Meet JABARI HOLT of Other

Today we’d like to introduce you to JABARI HOLT.

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
The Reverend Jabari Holt is a native of the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area and currently resides in suburban Maryland with his wife, Krystal Holt. Called to ministry and committed to servant leadership, Rev. Holt serves as an itinerant Elder in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church and is a member of the ministerial staff at Ebenezer AME Church in Fort Washington, Maryland.
Under the pastoral leadership of The Reverend Dr. Grainger Browning Jr. and The Reverend Dr. Jo Ann Browning, Rev. Holt faithfully serves as the Spiritual Advisor for the African and African American Liberation Ministry. He is also actively engaged in Christian education, teaching Bible studies and New Members classes, helping to nurture spiritual growth and discipleship within the congregation.
Rev. Holt earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Management from Bowie State University and later received a Master of Divinity degree from Howard University School of Divinity. His academic training, coupled with his passion for ministry, equips him to effectively bridge faith, leadership, and community engagement.
In addition to his ministerial responsibilities, Rev. Holt serves as a full-time employee with the United States Department of Homeland Security. Demonstrating his entrepreneurial spirit, he is also the owner and operator of Stephen’s Smokehouse, a thriving catering, meal preparation, and food trailer business.
Through his commitment to faith, family, public service, and entrepreneurship, Rev. Holt continues to exemplify a holistic approach to ministry, seeking to inspire, empower, and serve both the church and the broader community for the glory of God.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It has not been a smooth road there has definitely been struggles along the way the biggest of those was the death of my father. He was instrumental in my journey for entrepreneurship and becoming the man I am today.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
Sooo I worked for TSA under the Department of Homeland for over 20 years, I also am an ordained elder in the A.M.E. church and on staff at my home church of Ebenezer A.M.E. church. I preach Sunday services and mid week services can be found on You Tube. I’m also a black business owner of catering, meal prep, and food trailer company.

Are there any books, apps, podcasts or blogs that help you do your best?
Bible app, Commentaries on the bible, also an avid movie watcher

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.stephenssmokehouse.com
• Instagram: jabo_big_j
• Facebook: Jabari holt