Cottage Grove, Tenn.–The Black History Program & Soul Food Feast will be held at Cedar Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 395 Cedar St., Cottage Grove, Tn. on Saturday Feb. 10, 2024 at 2 p.m. The special guest speaker will be Jah’Karious Conley of Jackson, TN and who is a student at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Ga.

Come and enjoy a day of fellowship, dining and hear this dynamic young speaker.

Hailing from the vibrant city of Jackson, Tennessee, Minister Jah’Karious  Nkosi Conley embodies an unwavering commitment to his faith. He proudly stands  as the son of Ms. Moranda Yancy and Mr. Jameel Conley, a testament to his roots  and upbringing. Minister Conley’s journey in ministry ignited at a young age  within the welcoming walls of Community COGIC in Maury City, TN, under the  

guidance of Pastor Ewell Jelks Jr. Remarkably, at just 7 years old, he  delivered his inaugural sermon, marking the inception of his lifelong dedication.  Educated in both the Bells Public School System and Madison County School 

District, Minister Conley emerged as an honors graduate from Madison Academic  Magnet High School in Jackson, TN, class of 2021. 

Presently, Minister Conley is an esteemed student at the renowned  Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA, pursuing a dual major in Religion and  Psychology. His leadership shines brightly as he takes on roles such as Vice President of the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel Assistants Program,  and President of the Enduring Truth Book Club. Furthering his influence, Minister  Conley serves as President of the National Pre-Alumni Council and contributes as  Associate Youth Pastor at Kelly Lake COGIC in Decatur, GA, under the esteemed  leadership of Bishop Norman Harper. In a defining moment, he served as the  pastoral intern and deputy director of the Beacon Center at Metropolitan United  Methodist Church in Montgomery, AL, during the past summer. In this role, he  learned how to “live life with the people,” contributing to the overall spiritual,  mental and wholistic health of Lowndes, Montgomery and Macon County residents.  

Minister Conley’s pursuit of enlightenment is evident through his  commitment to continuous learning and growth. Through the Enduring Truth Book  Club, he shares illuminating insights, aiming to be at the forefront of spiritual  understanding. Looking to the future, Minister Conley harbors a profound  aspiration to attain his MDiv and MA in Counseling, leveraging his passion to  address the issues faced by marginalized communities and the complex  relationship with clinicians. His mission is to ensure individuals of color receive  the necessary support to thrive in every aspect of life, fostering prosperity and  well-being. 

A true beacon of inspiration, Minister Conley’s message resonates deeply:  “The righteous have not been forsaken.” With his impactful presence, he stands as 

a steadfast reminder of faith, hope, and unwavering devotion. I present to some and  introduce to others, Minister Jah’Karious Nkosi Conley.  

Phonetic pronunciation:  

Jah’Karious (Juh-Car-Re-Us) 

Nkosi (N-co-see) 

Conley (Con-lee)