Ms. Linda D. Jernigan, M.A.
Ms. Linda D. Jernigan, M.A., has served in ministry for over two decades. She has trained, equipped, and inspired thousands in evangelism and Biblical studies.
Linda believes Jesus is the answer to all of humanity regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, genealogy, socio-economic status, denominational affiliation, or struggle. Jesus welcomes everyone and so does The Evangelism Coalition.
Contact Pastor Linda at: [email protected]
About The Author
Ms. Linda D. Jernigan, M.A.
Was born on the Westside of Chicago, IL. Linda’s biological mom was killed by a drunk driver when she was three weeks old.
Linda was raised by her maternal aunt and under her aunt’s supervision, Linda thrived academically, socially, and in her Christian studies. Linda was a bright star whose light shined in the creative arts. At age thirteen, Linda moved from her aunt’s home and soon afterward her life began to descend. Where Linda was once a shining star who loved reading, singing, and acting, her light dimmed immediately after moving from her aunt’s home. As a teenager, she succumbed to the temptations of Chicago’s urban street life, became addicted to alcohol and drugs, and entered lesbianism.
After graduating from John Hay Elementary School, Linda attended Westinghouse Vocational High School where she hoped to get a fresh start in her young life.
Unfortunately, that hope was not enduring. Linda dropped out of high school in the eleventh grade and fully embraced ‘street life’ laced with alcohol, drugs, and lesbianism. After years of living a disappointing, dreary, and dismal life, Linda returned to school to receive her GED with the hope to alter her discouraging future through education. Linda passed her GED test after only two months of attending GED classes. After she passed the GED exam, Linda’s love for reading was rekindled and her passion for education was revitalized. Linda was enthusiastically optimistic that maybe her life would change, and education would be the key to unlocking the door to an auspicious future. Therefore, Linda cheerfully abandoned her addiction to alcohol and divorced her dependency on drugs; then, she completely committed to her academic aspirations.
After forsaking all in lieu of her educational goals, Linda received an Associate of Arts degree in Education from South Suburban College in 2008. With the taste of academic success on her palate, Linda continued her pursuit until she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication (minor in English) from Governors State University in 2010. As a result of being an exceptional 4.0 student, Linda received three celebratory letters from the Dean of Students. However, Linda’s academic appetite was not yet satisfied, therefore she continued her educational pursuit at Governor’s State and earned a Master of Arts degree in the same concentration (Communication/English) in 2012. During the pandemic, Linda completed the academic requirements to be a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Linda has mentored thousands in education, exiting homosexuality, anger management, and addiction recovery. Linda’s mantra is extracted from Jeremiah 32:27, “God is the God of all flesh, and there is nothing too hard for Him!”
