From the hardwood to the pulpit. Hear how Terri Mann-Jacobs became San Diego's greatest high school women's basketball player of all time, and how she gives that same energy now as a Pastor. episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 31, 2022 · 1H 40M

From the hardwood to the pulpit. Hear how Terri Mann-Jacobs became San Diego's greatest high school women's basketball player of all time, and how she gives that same energy now as a Pastor.

from A long way from the block · host Anthony Thomas

Pastor Terri A. Jacobs was born in Detroit Michigan and is the youngest of 8 siblings.  In 1982, her mother the Late Mrs. Willie J. Mann moved the family to San Diego, CA.  At an early age, Pastor Jacobs displayed her God given gift and skills in the game of basketball.  In her four years at Point Loma High in San Diego, Pastor Jacobs led the Lady Pointers to a 122-1 record and four straight state high school championships. She scored 3,188 points to finish second to Cheryl Miller on the state's all-time list for girls. She holds the California girls' high school record for steals in a season with 250 and set a national record with 2,256 rebounds in her high school career. Pastor Jacobs dexterity on the basketball court earned her a full scholarship to Western Kentucky University.​In 1990, Pastor Terri married Elder Leonard J. Jacobs and they are the proud parents of five girls (Brenae’, Simone, Temperance, Terri T, Sada’) and one son (Leonard Jr) as well as 9 grandsons and 3 granddaughters.  In 1995, the family relocated to Georgia, and they organized the Georgia Blacktops Basketball Program which has served as beacon for many youths to grow as student athletes.  The Georgia Blacktops grew into a ministry that has placed many youths on the collegiate level.  ​In 2016, Pastor Jacobs stepped out on faith and began the God's House of Hope Ministry.  A Safe Haven for the lost. Pastor Jacobs is a faithful servant to youth and the community at large.  Her commitment to ministry is ordained by God and the belief that all things are possible through Christ.Pastor Jacobs motto is “EACH ON TEACH ONE.”

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Pastor Terri A. Jacobs was born in Detroit Michigan and is the youngest of 8 siblings. In 1982, her mother the Late Mrs. Willie J. Mann moved the family to San Diego, CA. At an early age, Pastor Jacobs displayed her God given gift and skills in the game of basketball. In her four years at Point Loma High in San Diego, Pastor Jacobs led the Lady Pointers to a 122-1 record and four straight state high school championships. She scored 3,188 points to finish second to Cheryl Mil...

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