About Christian House of Prayer
A word church anchored in apostolic truth, family restoration, and uncompromised faith in Jesus Christ.
From Military Barracks to an Apostolic Pulpit in Jackson, MS
Dr. Michael Terrell Jackson was called into ministry at a very young age. Just like the roots of his hometown, Gulfport, MS, Michael began his journey of building people and spreading the truth.
Dr. Jackson proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. His first assignment was at Fort Drum, N.Y., where he was led to Christ in the barracks in 1987. Two years later, God called him into the ministry and he preached his first sermon at Sweet Haven Holy Church Of God #3 under the leadership of Bishop Nathaniel Johnson, where he was later licensed.
His spiritual journey continued across military re-locations, serving faithfully at Emmanuel Temple in Hawaii under Bishop Carl E. Harris for three years, and then sitting under the foundational tutoring of Bishop Nathaniel Holcomb at Fort Hood, Texas for nine years.
After nine transformative years of preparation, Dr. Jackson was released to his pastorate in Jackson, MS, where Christian House of Prayer Jackson (CHOP) was started. Today, CHOP continues to impact Mississippi and the world.
"At CHOP, the Word of God is not compromised. CHOP is a word church where we believe in the whole word and the doctrine of the apostles."
— Dr. Michael Terrell Jackson, Senior Pastor
Dr. Michael Terrell Jackson
Senior Pastor & Founder • Gulfport, MS Native
Join Our Church Family
Membership at Christian House of Prayer is about connecting with the people and the vision of the church. We invite you to come to CHOP several times to see and experience the difference.
Plan Your First VisitThe Whole Word of God
At CHOP, the Word of God is never compromised. CHOP is a word church where they believe in the whole word and the doctrine of the apostles. Dr. Jackson's assignment is to teach foundational truth to the Body of Christ.
- Unwavering commitment to biblical authority
- Emphasis on personal spiritual growth and holiness
- Loving fellowship and sincere accountability
Growth, Truth & Release
Dr. Jackson's desire is for growth and development in the body of Christ and in the lives of the people at Christian House Of Prayer Jackson MS and the world. He senses the call of God to release the Apostolic voice here in Jackson MS.
- Apostolic alignment and empowerment for every believer
- Empowering families and raising kingdom generations
- Impact through community outreach, publications, and media
The Journey of Ministry
Tracing how God prepared and launched Dr. Jackson's pastoral assignment.
Led to Christ in the Barracks
Dr. Michael Terrell Jackson served his country in the U.S. Army. During his first assignment at Fort Drum, N.Y., he surrendered his life to Christ inside the military barracks.
Called into Ministry & Licensed
Two years later, God called him into the ministry. He delivered his first sermon under the leadership of Bishop Nathaniel Johnson and was later licensed into ministry.
Emmanuel Temple Mentorship
Re-located to Schofield Barracks Hawaii, he found a church home at Emmanuel Temple where Bishop Carl E. Harris was Pastor. Dr. Jackson faithfully served in that ministry for three years.
Solidifying the Pastoral Call
At his final military duty station at Fort Hood, Texas, God solidified his pastoral call. He sat under the tutoring and teaching of Bishop Nathaniel Holcomb for nine fruitful years.
CHOP Jackson Established
Released by God to his pastorate in Jackson, MS, Christian House of Prayer (CHOP) was birthed to release the apostolic voice and teach foundational truth to the Body of Christ.
Explore What We Believe & Teach
Read the full doctrinal foundation of CHOP Jackson, including water baptism, divine healing, sanctification, and communion.