The First Lady
Kim was born the daughter of Bishop Elijah Jackson and Ella Jackson – Spratley on May 31, 1970 in Newport News, VA. She was raised in Ridley Circle, a low-income housing project in Newport News, VA known to most locals as “The Bottom.” Raised by her single mother, Ella Jackson - Spratley, she learned at an early age that external factors do not determine your destiny. Kimberly’s mother instilled in her that regardless of the local store being called “BE – LO” and the neighborhood being called “The Bottom” she could achieve greatness. Armed with that knowledge, Kimberly went on to attend and graduate from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. While attending James Madison University, Kimberly met her future husband Pastor Frank Jacobs in 1988. The two were immediately inseparable. Upon Kimberly’s graduation, she married the love of her life. While working full-time in the pharmaceutical industry, Kimberly and Pastor Frank Jacobs earned an MBA with a concentration in Business Management together from Southeastern University. Upon graduating from Southeastern University they started a family and are the proud parents of four bright young men of standard: Frankie, Ivan, Gabriel, Jeremiah; and 1 beautiful little girl – Jayla .
In April 1995, Kimberly and Pastor Frank Jacobs founded Young Inspiration, an organization created to serve underprivileged youth from 6th -12th grade. Through this non-profit organization, Kimberly and Pastor Frank Jacobs, along with a devoted team, was able to secure approximately $4 million dollars to operate and sustain the organization. Young Inspiration, Inc. provides a safe after-school environment to over 300 youth in Uniontown, PA and still operates today under the direction of Alice Coleman. To date, 80% of the graduates from Young Inspiration are attending a college, university, or trade school.
Kimberly Jacobs is currently the host of a new talk show called Daily Balance with Kim Jacobs. It airs on channel 373 – The Word Network and also airs on WTVI’s Civic Channel on Time Warner Cable channel 232. She is a member of the National Speakers Association and she is a Certified Seminar Speaker through the American Seminar Leader’s Association. Kim is also a member of the Les Brown Speaker’s Network. She has traveled with Les Brown on a national tour teaching individuals How to Start and Succeed in the Seminar Business. A vivacious self-starter, Kimberly is the founder and CEO of Kim Jacobs Unlimited, Inc., a seminar and production company. Kimberly is a work / life balance expert and change management strategist, making her one of today’s most sought after speakers. Her empowering seminars are designed to help individuals embrace change and live their lives with balance and purpose.
In addition to being a wife, mother, career woman, and co-founder of a non-profit organization, Kimberly has served as a leader in Christian Ministry all of her adult life. Kimberly accepted Jesus as her personal savior in 1988. Kimberly was the Assistant Chair-lady to District Missionary Gladene Garland for 2 years. She also served as the President of the Pastor’s Aid Committee in 1998 -1999. Kimberly has served alongside her husband, Pastor Frank Jacobs, as the First Lady since 1999. Kimberly considers it an honor to serve God’s people and has assumed an active role at The Rock Worship Center as the First Lady and President of the Women’s Ministry. Mirroring her husband’s preaching style; Kimberly challenges women to live their lives with passion and purpose.
Kimberly is the recipient of numerous awards: Woman of Purpose Award, Martin Luther King Jr. Community Leadership Award, the “Do Something” Brick Award, and the Noble Woman’s Award for Outstanding Service and Achievement. She was recently nominated for the Top 50 Most Influential Women Award.
