Reverend Jay Cole

Reverend Jay Cole has a significant work experience in the non-profit sector. Reverend Jay served as the Executive Director at Crossroads Community Services for over 18 years, starting in 2003. In March 2021, they retired from the organization as the President & CEO. Prior to that, they worked at First United Methodist Church Dallas as an Associate Pastor of Urban Ministry from 2000 to 2015.

Reverend Jay Cole's education history includes a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree with a specialization in Urban Ministry from Southern Methodist University, which was completed in 2002. Prior to that, Reverend Cole pursued a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Economics and Mathematics from The University of Texas at Austin, although the specific years of study are not provided. In addition to their formal education, Reverend Cole has also obtained additional certifications including a Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership from Southern Methodist University and completion of the Data Driven Decision-Making (D3) Institute at the Communities Foundation of Texas. However, the exact dates of obtaining these certifications are not specified.