Renee M. Jones

Jurisdictional President Chief Education Officer, Sunday School Division @Lifewise Academy

Memphis, TN, US

Appointed by Bishop Dr. Linwood E. Dillard, Jr, General Board Member and Jurisdictional Prelate, to lead the Sunday School Division across the Tennessee Metropolitan Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction. Serves as both Jurisdictional President and Chief Education Officer, directing strategy, training, curriculum, and leadership development across a multiregional network of churches.Key Leadership Highlights- Developed and executed a jurisdiction-wide strategy for Sunday School advancement and multi-site growth- Led department-wide systems design for communication, curriculum alignment, and internal reporting- Designed and facilitated regional leadership training summits for 100+ teachers and superintendents- Completed the COGIC International TEAC (Teacher Effectiveness and Advancement Certification) as Valedictorian and Graduation Speaker- Mentored nearly 20 local educators through the TEAC program to successful graduation- Appointed to the International Sunday School Department Leadership Development Team (2023)- Honored with the Bishop’s Commendation Medal (2024) for exemplary leadership and innovation- Directed large-scale project management efforts including events, training systems, and digital campaigns

Union University

Master's of Business Administration (MBA)

Union University

Doctoral Candidate: Ed.D. in Educational Leadership with a specialization in Higher Education