Marcus Blackwell Sr. was born and raised in Atlanta, GA and graduated from Morehouse College (B.A.) and the University of Connecticut (M.B.A.) After receiving his call to minister, Rev. Blackwell attended Hartford Seminary and Yale Divinity School, respectively. He subsequently pastored the Ledyard- Gales Ferry Baptist Church. Pastor Blackwell now serves as a Corrections Chaplain, a real estate developer, and Music Director for a local congregation. His mission is to help others succeed just as God has blessed him. He is married to Jeanette White and has three adult sons and one granddaughter.