Dr. Teresa Hairston Jackson is a visionary Christian leader, an accomplished educator, a pioneer in gospel music journalism, and a passionate minister of the Gospel. Her journey is one of faith, determination and legacy—all of which make her story inspiring for anyone pursuing purpose.

In 1989, Teresa founded Gospel Today Magazine, a glossy urban Christian lifestyle magazine, which began as a humble four-page newsletter and grew into the longest-running and most widely distributed publication of its kind.