MEET LOUIS JACKSON III

Louis Charles Jackson III is a preacher, social entrepreneur, life coach, and the Founder & CEO of Redefined Life, Inc., also known as The Village Anderson. He is the visionary behind NEXT Enterprises, LLC., a mentor development company offering personal development resources for mentors, and the author of Reviving The Village: Mentorship As A Catalyst for Change, available on his website, www.louisjackson3.com. Louis is a devoted husband to Nikhea Jackson and a proud father to their two sons, Louis IV (LJ) and Josiah.
Louis accepted his calling to ministry at 18, serving as a licensed Youth Pastor at United in Christ Church of Anderson. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology & Religion from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, in 2012. With extensive experience in the social services field, Louis has contributed to esteemed organizations like the Youth Opportunity Center, Children’s Bureau, Aspire, and Lifeline Youth & Family Services.
Ordained into Christian ministry in 2017 under the leadership of his father, Pastor Louis C. Jackson, Jr., Louis has consistently demonstrated visionary leadership and a deep commitment to empowering others. His nonprofit, The Village Anderson, serves as a community hub advocating for social equity and providing mentorship to underserved youth and families through its innovative HUTS model and programs like the RISE Academy and YouNique Academy.
Passionate about fostering transformative mentorship, Louis combines his ministerial calling with social entrepreneurship to inspire individuals to reach their full potential. Through his work with The Village Anderson, NEXT Enterprises, and his writing, he continues to champion mentorship as a catalyst for personal and community change.