Pastor Jackie Jones Jr., originally from Gary, Indiana, was born and raised in the Church of God in Christ (COGIC), where he discovered the power of prayer and intercession at an early age. A creative at heart with training in musical theater, classical voice, and dance, he has spent more than 17 years serving under the leadership of Archbishop William Hudson III at The Powerhouse Chicago, developing a deep passion for ministry, leadership, creativity, and spiritual formation. Pastor Jackie is an author, teacher, mentor, entrepreneur, and prayer strategist. He is the author of Prayer Agents: Impacting the World for the Kingdom of God (2020), Prayer Activations (2021), and Prayer Agents Manual (2023), with his fourth book, Atmosphere Shifters, scheduled for release in late fall 2026. Through Prayer Agents United Global Movement, he travels throughout the United States training and equipping intercessors in the strategy, importance, and power of prayer, including his participation in The Pushback Tour with Dr. Juanita Bynum.

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Pastor Jackie’s passion for corporate prayer has produced transformative prayer experiences including the 24-Hour Prayer Shut-In in 2023 and 2024, 48 Hours of Prayer in 2025, and the upcoming 72 Hours of Prayer Conference in Chicago in December 2026. Currently completing his Bachelor of Science in Counseling Psychology, he also leads a mentorship program focused on personal development, spiritual formation, counseling principles, and prayer mentorship. Today, Pastor Jackie serves as Senior Pastor of The Powerhouse Church of Houston alongside his wife, Apostle Jae Jones. Known as an atmosphere shifter, builder of intercessory armies, educator, entrepreneur, author, and mentor, he is committed to developing people, strengthening prayer communities, cultivating spiritual maturity, and advancing the Kingdom of God through prayer, education, empowerment, and transformational leadership.