Jackie Pugh

Title: Executive Director of Next Gen

Department: Next Gen

Bio: Jackie Pugh is the Executive Director of NextGen Ministry at New Life Fellowship Church and a passionate advocate for the spiritual development of children, youth, and young adults. A graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary with a Masters in Christian Education, she also holds degrees in Marketing and Secondary Education. For more than 20 years Jackie has dedicated her life to helping the next generation develop and grow personal relationships with Christ,ministering to children, youth, young adults, and those who serve them.

Jackie enjoys sharing the love of Christ and His Word, and she is grateful to be married to her best friend, Dr. Maurice Pugh, Senior Pastor and founder of New Life Fellowship. Together, with God’s guidance, they nurture and cherish their five young adult children: Kendall, Maurice, Natalie, and twins Shelby and Sydney. Jackie is also co‑founder and one of the hosts of the podcast Keep it Holy Sis, a Christ‑centered space for sisterhood that brings real talk, biblical truth, and encouragement to women in every stage of life.

Favorite worship song: Holy Forever | Cee Cee Winans

Favorite scripture : Philippians 3:12–14

One random fact about yourself: I was actually born in Turkey!