Our Story

We started doing full-time youth ministry after being married in 2011, and haven't looked back since. For the past two years Daniel has been the Director of Modern Worship at Assurance UMC, and Sherei the Youth Director at Warehouse242, two amazing congregations in Charlotte. We are currently attending seminary together at Duke Divinity School in Durham, NC where we're both pursuing our Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree. 

As an overflow of what God has done through our full-time ministry, we have had the privilege of leading worship and speaking at churches, youth groups, camps and events over the years. 

Daniel leads worship. He has a passion for playing guitar, piano, and singing in worship, and has been at it for ten years. Daniel is committed to being innovative in the place of worship - with relevant, intimate experiences meeting people where they are and carrying them to the deep places of God. He believes one moment with God can change everything. 

Sherei preaches. She knows that if God's word is like kerosene and His Spirit like fire, if we put those two together explosive things will happen. Through the years Sherei has seen students activated to drop everything and run passionately after God through the bold and no-nonsense provoking of her messages. His word is sharper than any two edged sword, and she believes there is no more powerful weapon to use to impact this generation with the gospel. 

"Daniel and Sherei have a burning heart for God, and a passion to see this generation set ablaze for Him. One of the major spiritual milestones in our church's student ministry took place at a summer camp that I asked the Jacksons to lead. The students didn’t come away with just another "spiritual high.” They came back home walking on a whole new level with God. And the fruit of that week of God-encounters hasn’t stopped yet! It’s evident that Daniel leads worship from a place of intimacy with Jesus. He places high value on encountering God during worship, and that’s exactly what happens! Sherei is one of the most passionate speakers I’ve ever heard. Her fiery love for “King Jesus” is contagious. Every time I’ve heard her, I walk away with a deeper affection for Him. I’m so grateful for the ministry of these dear servants. If you want your student ministry to go to a deeper level, there is no better team to lead them there."  

-Gunter Akridge // Worship & Youth Pastor // Bethany Baptist

"Daniel and Sherei are AMAZING!! It was a fantastic pleasure to have them with us during our Youth Week. Daniel led worship and Sherei spoke to our students. Their true genuine desire and passion for the Lord was reflected in everything that our students encountered. Daniel is extremely talented in worship and Sherei is a powerful and very relatable speaker. She challenged our students to turn away from societal norms that are so habitual to us all and understand that Jesus Christ + Nothing = Everything. I would recommend them to anyone who is looking for a great worship experience for their youth or even adults!"

- Whit Heath // Youth Director // Dothan First United Methodist Church

 "I was lucky enough to be under Daniel and Sherei's mentorship during my senior year of high school. Walking into that year, I was so uncomfortable and unsure of my identity in Christ, until I began listening in on their Bible classes and attending their worship nights. They are so awesome at including others and giving out love to all who want it. They welcomed me and my friends like family into their home and poured so much love and life into our spiritual walks. They took time and effort into guiding us through scripture and life moments that seemed unbearable. One of my favorite memories was the outstanding change and impact they made at my school. For many years, I felt as if our chapel services and spiritual life in the school was dead, but by the second chapel service my senior year, people were dancing, crying, and falling to their knees for their Jesus. As the year went on, a spiritual awakening took place at my school. I saw drug dealers become Bible study leaders and girls once trapped in depression singing louder than ever in worship. The Jacksons came on a mission given by God, and put every bit of themselves into that mission. In result, medicine was poured upon the wounds of the school, and new life began to rise up. I am so thankful for their tender love, and I am so blessed to have been apart of their lives. May God bless them abundantly."

- Landon Nelson // Former Student 

"I asked our church secretary to share your email address because I wished to tell you how we were blessed by your message last Sunday.You were really "in the Spirit" as you shared the message that was on your heart.  We are so grateful that you and your husband chose to come to Bethlehem even though it is evident that you are so busy doing what you are called to do. God has truly gifted you and your husband for ministry, and we hope that you can come visit again.  We think that you would especially like to attend our Contemporary Service as our minister, Dr. T plays guitar along with several members on mandolin, electric guitar, key board, drums, etc. all contributing to an uplifting praise service. My 20 year old grandson was  most appreciative of your message and exclaimed, "Who is Ann Graham Lotz anyway!"

- Jan Haigler // Bethlehem Presbyterian Church

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