James W. Jackson, Lead Pastor of Fervent Prayer Church began his ministry with approximately 10 members in a school building on the west side of Indianapolis. Pastor Jackson's goal is to promote healing and deliverance through the power of prayer and faith around the world.  He has aligned himself with a great pastoral leadership team and as a result has become a blessing to the city of Indianapolis. 

       In 2010, he was the first pastor in the city of Indianapolis' history to be appointed to the police merit board by Mayor Greg Ballard.  He is the director of the far east side action coalition, a former member of the board for the community alliance of the far east side (CAFE), and the President of Fervent Care Childcare and Christian Academy. He is a 2014 recipient of the mayor ‘s community service award. He is the founder of clean for green, mentoring and employing Indy youth in the far east side community. He was also awarded the Trailblazer award by the Governor of Indiana.