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Jessica M. Watkins is a graduate of the University of Dayton with a degree in music performance (violin). She is also a graduate of United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio with a masters degree in Christian Ministries. Jessica was led to faith in Christ at the age of 12 during a youth revival. Ministry to youth and young adults is very important to Jessica, and she has begun an initiative called, “Take Back The Land,” which is a call for children, youth, and adults to return to the Lord. Jessica, along with her husband Justin, planted Passion Church in Dayton in the middle of the covid-19 pandemic as a response to a call from God to bring heaven’s culture to earth. Jessica has been a worship leader for over 20 years, serving as a workshop leader and worship director at numerous churches in the Dayton and Piqua, Ohio areas. Currently, Jessica is completing her Ph.D in Christian Education and Leadership from Regent University while homeschooling her wonderful children, J2 and Justice Eliana.