Our Pastor
Reverend Dr. Jerry D. Marable
A Life of Faith, Education, and Service
Reverend Dr. Jerry D. Marable was born in 1972 and is a native of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He is a graduate of Riverdale High School. As a lover of the game basketball, he was able to play all 4 years of his high school career and went on to be selected as a member of the 1991 All Rutherford County Basketball Team. In June of 1995, Rev. Marable accepted and acknowledged his call to the ministry. Since that time, Rev. Marable has served in various capacities such as: Ministries’ Coordinator of the U.N.I.T.E.D. Ministers’ Alliance (U.M.A.), Dean of the Congress of Christian Workers and District Missionary of the Smithfork District Association. Additionally, he has served on various local boards and committees and called upon to preach and lecture in churches and conferences throughout the country.
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Pastoral Leadership and Denominational Service
From June 2010- June 2011, Reverend Marable served as the interim pastor at the Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Reverend Marable served as the Interim Pastor for the Mt Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, TN (2012-2013). In July of 2013, Reverend Marable became the 22nd Pastor of Mt Zion Missionary Baptist Church. He believes in “Steering the Ministry, Shepherding the Members and Serving the Master."
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Reverend Marable served as the Dean of Congress of the Christian Workers and Education of the Missionary Baptist State Convention of Tennessee for eight years (2003-2011). He also served as the Dean of Congress and Missionary for the Smithfork District Association. Reverend Marable served as the Moderator (youngest ever) of the Smithfork District Association from 2014 - 2018. Reverend Marable
served as the Vice President of the Missionary Baptist State Convention Congress of Christian Workers and Education for eight years (2011-2019). Reverend Marable served as the President of the Missionary Baptist State Convention Congress of Christian Workers and Education from 2019-2023. He also served as 2nd term District Moderator.
Educational Achievements
Reverend Jerry D. Marable has attained an array of educational qualifications.
Educational Background:
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Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Theology from American Baptist College (formerly American Baptist Theological Seminary) in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Certification in Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) from Erlanger Hospital System in Chattanooga, accredited through ACPE, received on December 12, 2016.
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Master of Divinity Degree with Honors from Morehouse School of Religion at the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) in Atlanta, with a concentration in Psychology of Religion in Pastoral Care.
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Doctorate of Ministry Degree from Memphis Theological Seminary (MTS).
Additional Honors and Degrees:
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2017 Martin Luther King Award recipient from the Morehouse School of Religion.
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Honorary Doctorate of Ministry Degree conferred by Saint Thomas Christian University in 2019.
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Reverend Marable's educational journey demonstrates his commitment to theological studies and pastoral care.
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Personal Life
Reverend Jerry D. Marable has been happily married to Courtney P. Brooks since 2010. Affectionately known as "Wifey," she is described as "the wind beneath his wings". Their relationship is a source of strength and support for Reverend Marable's ministry and personal life.​
Speaking Engagements and Personal Mission
Reverend Marable is a highly sought-after speaker and workshop leader, known for conducting workshops on a variety of compelling topics, including:
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The Baptist Doctrine
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The Doctrines, Diagram and Duties of the Church
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Spiritual Growth
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The Prayer Seminar
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The Role and Responsibility of the Associate Minister
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The Music Ministry of the Church
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The Leadership of the Church
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Pastoral Succession
His personal mission is to deliver the anointed Word of God to educate, empower, and equip humankind. This mission is inspired by Philippians 4:13: "I can do all things through Christ that strengtheneth me." Reverend Marable believes this verse encapsulates the sureness, scope, and source of his calling's hope.​​​
