Hall of Fame
Marsha Jackson served as the Head Women’s Volleyball Coach at Maranatha Baptist Bible College from 1989-2006.
During her career, she led the Crusaders to NCCAA Division II Women’s Volleyball Championship titles in 1989, 1990, 1991,
1992, and 1994. Maranatha’s entry into NCAA III affiliation ended their dominance as Marsha’s team had to decline NCCAA
participation due to advancement within their NCAA III conference after 1994. She also served the NCCAA within her sport as
the National Championship host in 1991 and 1992.
Throughout her tenure, Maranatha’s teams were always focused on excellence on the court, in the classroom and in
seeking evangelistic opportunities, both around the world and across the street. Trips to Brazil and Germany highlighted her
team’s ministry efforts, but that was complimented by her personal devotion to every player and coach she was blessed to serve.
She always looked for opportunities to serve Christ on road trips within churches by encouraging the young ladies to teach a
Sunday School class, share a testimony during a service, and be encouragers to their host families along the way.
Since her retirement from Maranatha, Marsha has continued to influence young people in volleyball in Colorado. However, her influence on
the lives of the hundreds of young ladies who called her “Coach” at Maranatha is still a daily reminder to God’s faithfulness to and through those
who are called by His name. Current Maranatha Head Coach, Regina DeLozier, states, “I know from a parental perspective the time she has taken
to train and encourage my daughter. Now, years later, my daughter continues to stay in contact with Marsha, her mentor.”
The NCCAA is honored to induct Marsha Jackson into its Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2011.