MEET CARLA JONES

 During her tenure at Jackson State, CJ served as a JSU Cheerleader and Tumbler for 3 years. Upon graduation, she commissioned as an officer in the United States Army through the JSU Army R.O.T.C. program. Since commissioned, CJ served the United States of America and retired at the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) with an Honorable Discharge at the rank of Major on 1 July 2022 as she answered the call of God to the purpose He created her for.

CJ received her Bachelors Degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting. CJ also holds a graduate degree from Webster University in St. Louis, MO where she received a M.A. in Human Resources Management. CJ is also a graduate of the Command and General Staff College in Fort Leavenworth, KS. Desparate to know Christ through lifelong study of the Bible as God calls her to ministry, CJ is currently enrolled in Luther Rice Seminary & College (Lithonia, Georgia) in pursuit of an MDiv. 

CJ is a devout Christian who is devoted to using and sharing her gifts and talents for the upbuilding of the body of Christ and the salvation of the world. CJ is a philanthropist and shares an innate desire to go global. CJ has traveled to 36 countries, with her most recent  Zimbabwe [April 2023],  and she continues to build bilateral relations with nations in support of sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ as we are commanded in Mark 16:15.

Mark 16:15

“Go ye into all the world — To all countries under heaven; and preach the gospel to every creature.”

 CJ is an inspirational blog writer, motivational speaker, singer, songwriter and inspirational recording artist who uses her gifts to uplift and encourage others in Christ while discussing systemic issues in the church and global controversy around the world. As a gifted vocalist, CJ has had the privilege of singing background for Dalin Collins (Kirk Franklin and Family) and the late LaShaun Pace (The Pace Sisters). She has also joined worship teams across the globe to include City Worship (City of Truth- Kansas City), the Shabach International Praise Team (Landstuhl, Germany) and Mosaic Worship (Clarksville, TN). CJ has also recently appeared in Terrian's  "NO BODY" Official Music Video. You can check out some photos from her music video experience here! CJ currently serves as a Student Coach and Worship Leader at Mosaic Church in Clarksville, TN.  CJ is a firm believer in Jesus Christ and her ultimate goal in life is to live to please God by carrying out His purpose for her life through spreading the Message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and by being a vessel that He can use to help others according to His plan for their life.