Rev. J.F. Robertson Sr. was born in Jackson, Mississippi. He is the son of Rev. Fate Robertson, Jr. and Rosie Herod Robertson. He was raised in a devout Christian family environment with strong moral values. It was these strong and deep-rooted values that led him to convert at the tender age of eight under the leadership of the late, Rev. Charles E. Polk, Sr. He was very active in church as a youth participating in the youth choir, B.T.U., Sunshine Band, & youth usher board at the St. Luther Missionary Baptist Church.  He is a product of West Jackson and a graduate of the 2007 Class of Jim Hill High School in Jackson, MS.

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On Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2010, he accepted his call to preach the Gospel at the Free Mission M.B. Church. On May 16, 2010, he preached his first sermon entitled “I Feel Like Going On,” taken from 2nd Corinthians 4:8-10.

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He joined the Mt. Center M.B. Church of Raymond, MS in March of 2011 under the leadership of Rev. Carlos Lewis. It was under Pastor Lewis leadership that Rev. Robertson was licensed and ordained.
God began to move upon his ministry and doors began to open. He became a sought-out speaker and distinguished minister. Rev. Robertson served in many capacities while an associate minister at Mt. Center.

 

February 2014, Rev. J.F. Robertson, Sr. was called to Pastor the Historic Asia Baptist Church of Holmes County, MS. He served in this capacity until January of 2017. While pastoring in Holmes County, Rev. Robertson served as a Board member for the Lebanon District Baptist Association, 2nd Vice President for the Lebanon District Congress of Christian Education & Vice President of the Christian Ministers Coalition.

Rev. J.F. Robertson, Sr. matriculated at Kingdom Theological Seminary and holds an Associate Degree in Religious Education, a Bachelor’s Degree in Theology, and a Master’s Degree in Theology. He received the Award of Valor and Lamp of Knowledge Award by the Board of Directors on April 16, 2015.

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Reverend Jeremy F. Robertson, Sr. was called to Pastor the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Sioux City, IA in September of 2017. Under Pastor Robertson’s leadership at Mt. Zion, he proved himself to be an innovative leader who led with much humility and compassion. Some of his many accomplishments included but not limited to implementing online giving platforms, church logo, the purchase of a 55- passenger motor coach bus, community garden, clothing closet, and av/audio upgrade. Two of his most notable achievements while pastoring Mt. Zion were the distribution of more than 40,000 food boxes and 40,000 gallons of milk during the Covid-19 pandemic as well as hosting the first car show in the church’s history with over 75 registered cars. Under Pastor Robertson’s guidance the church was able to liquidate 1 million dollars in debt and move to financial stability. Pastor Robertson Served as Pastor of the Mt. Zion congregation until August of 2024.

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While serving as the Pastor of the Mt. Zion M. B. Church, Sioux City, IA Reverend Robertson held membership with the Iowa Missionary and Educational Baptist State Convention and the Eastern District Baptist Association where he served as board member and Vice President of the Laymen’s Ministry for the district. He also served as the lead Chaplain for the Sioux City Police Department and Board Member of The Friends of Sioux City Police Department.

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August of 2024 Rev. Robertson received the call to Pastor the Progressive Missionary Baptist Church,
2945 Bales Ave, Kansas City, MO. After prayer and consideration Rev. Robertson accepted the call from Progressive to serve as its Pastor. He preached his first sermon Sunday, September 1, 2024.

Rev. J. F. Robertson, Sr. currently holds membership with the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc., International Congress of Churches & Ministers, and he is a Life Member of the NAACP.

Rev. J.F. Robertson, Sr. is happily married to the former Keiona Marketa Ford and they are the proud parents of Kloei, Jeremy (Buddy), and Kingslei (King).

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His ministry objective is for God alone to be glorified. Because of this he long to preach the Gospel, apply God’s Word, and love his people. His favorite scripture is 2 Corinthians 5:17, Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature. Old things are passed away and behold, all things are new.