Director of Children’s Ministry
jjones@stjamessrva.org
804-355-1779 ext. 315
Jamal is a lifelong Richmonder and a proud graduate of Richmond Public Schools, attending J.B. Fisher Elementary School, Lucille Brown Middle School, and Thomas Jefferson High School through the International Baccalaureate Program. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University and later received a Master of Divinity degree from Union Presbyterian Seminary.
He joined the St. James’s team as Director of Children’s Ministry in September 2026, bringing more than 20 years of experience in children’s ministry. His background includes years of vocational ministry leadership, ministry curriculum design, and volunteer ministry roles. Jamal is passionate about equipping parents to create meaningful faith-formation opportunities at home, empowering volunteers to use their gifts in ministry, and building authentic relationships with children as they are formed in the way of Jesus.
Outside of ministry, Jamal can often be found cheering on his beloved Arsenal F.C., playing indoor soccer, or working on his skateboarding skills at a local skatepark. Most importantly, you’ll find him spending time with his wife and three children.