ported by a capital campaign and financed with help from Nathaniel Spells Sr. of Construction Dynamics, a church trustee who worked within a tight budget to make the vision a reality. The late Robert Funderburk, formerly of the Capital City Club, designed the facility and served as its first general manager, ensuring it met Jackson’s goal of excellent service and a welcoming atmosphere.
Opened in 2005, the Brookland Banquet and Conference Center has become the heart of Jackson’s mission.
“I believe the church is synonymous with community,” he explained. “‘Come unity’—come, let us unite one with another.”
A Venue for All
The Brookland Banquet & Conference Center was designed to bridge divides— racial, economic, political, and denominational.
“Can God give me a venue that’ll bring people together, regardless of their race, church membership, educational status, economic
