Welcome to Good Hope Baptist Church

Pastor Marcus L. Jackson serves as the 2nd Pastor of Good Hope Baptist Church. Born and raised in the heart of Kansas City, Marcus is a 1993 graduate of Southwest High School, a 1999 graduate of Park College (BS in Management / Computer Information Systems), a 2003 graduate of Benedictine College (Master of Business Administration) and a 2024 graduate of Central Seminary (Master of Divinity).

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After graduating high school, Marcus enlisted in the United States Air Force initially serving on active duty before transitioning to serve in the Missouri Air National Guard. After graduating from Park College, Marcus received his commission as an Officer in the United States Air Force/Missouri Air National Guard where he continued to serve before retiring as a LtCol in 2023 with 30yrs of total service. As a traditional guardsman, Marcus also had a civilian career that spanned many roles ranging from Information Technology and Project Management to Consulting and Financial Management. These roles traversed multiple industries including nonprofit, corporate, higher education, healthcare and national defense.

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Marcus was licensed and ordained to the gospel ministry at Good Hope under the leadership of his father, Pastor Emeritus James C. Jackson. Marcus has faithfully served as the Youth Pastor for many years while also serving the Greater KC community through programs with the Boys & Girls Clubs, YouthFriends Mentoring Program, and the 100 Black Men of Greater Kansas City. In 2019 Marcus enrolled in Central Seminary’s MDiv program and graduated in 2024 with a Master of Divinity, also receiving the C.R. McBride Katherine Willard Eddy Award for Excellence in Ministry. 

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On April 27th 2025, following the retirement of his father, Marcus was officially installed as the Pastor of Good Hope Baptist Church of Kansas City. Marcus delights in serving and does so alongside his wife Latrik, and their children, Elijah, Isaiah, and Maliah.