Rev. Annettra Jones

Rev. Annettra R. Jones
Senior Pastor | Transformational Leader | Founder of Faithfully Becoming

Rev. Annettra R. Jones is a passionate preacher, practical theologian, and transformative leader who currently serves as the Senior Pastor of Faith United Methodist Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana. A proud first-generation college graduate and ordained elder in the United Methodist Church, Rev. Jones embodies the transformative power of faith, resilience, and purpose-driven leadership.

Her calling to ministry emerged from a deeply personal journey of overcoming adversity and embracing divine assignment. With a background that reflects the complexity of the human story, she is committed to helping others rewrite theirs. A graduate of Sullivan University with a Bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary Studies, Rev. Jones also holds a Master of Divinity with a Certificate in Black Church Studies from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. She is the recipient of the George and Jean Edwards Award for Scripture Interpretation and the Melanie Lane Preaching Award, recognitions that affirm both her scholarship and her anointed preaching voice.

Rev. Jones previously served as the Associate Director of Diversity, Missions, and Justice Ministries for the Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church. In this role, she developed conference-wide intercultural competency and anti-racism training, supported cross-cultural clergy appointments, and equipped local congregations to engage in missional outreach rooted in justice and inclusion. She also made history as the first Black woman appointed to St. Andrew United Methodist Church and as the first Black pastor and second woman to lead Cook Memorial United Methodist Church—breaking barriers and building bridges through every appointment.

She is also the visionary founder of Faithfully Becoming—a faith-based personal development brand rooted in authenticity, transformation, and radical self-love. Through coaching, workshops, and digital content, she empowers women to unbecome what no longer serves them and faithfully become the women God has called them to be. Her core values of authenticity, vulnerability, empathy, and love are not only the foundation of her ministry but also her leadership philosophy.

Rev. Jones currently serves on the boards of the Center for Congregations and WomanPreach, Inc., and is a certified life coach and Intercultural Development Inventory administrator. A sought-after speaker and justice-centered leader, she integrates womanist theology, Wesleyan grace, and lived experience into every facet of her work. Her ministry is deeply informed by Micah 6:8, as she walks humbly with God while advocating for justice, mercy, and love.

Above all, she is a mother of three, a Nana, and a hope-filled voice for those on the path of becoming.