Credo (I Believe) (02/16) © Dr. John Jackson Prologue: During a time of recent reflection, I made 3 observations about my theological belief process: 1) Over the course of my life, I have focused (albeit perhaps unknowingly) on the macro,…
The Prevailing Church: Confronting the Giants of Culture © Dr. John Jackson, President of William Jessup University In the fall of 2020, I was increasingly burdened by the condition of our culture; the combination of the covid-19 impacts, social unrest,…
The Presence Filled Life why being WITH God is better than working FOR Him Dr. John and Pamela Jackson © 2014 I love Pastor Rick Warren and Saddleback Church. Pastor Rick and Saddleback have shaped my life in many wonderful…
These are times that provide the opportunity for family and church and community to experience the presence of God in new dimensions of faith and encounter. The people of God assembled together in communities of faith for worship, teaching, fellowship,…
“Engage in Preparation to Be Exceptionally Employable © Dr. John Jackson, 2021 I am well aware of the conversation and debate regarding the difference between education and training. Many who have heard me speak about exceptionally employable have gently suggested…
There are many different types of organizations, all with various structures and missions. In each of those organizations, there is a desire for achieving synergy. Let's first talk about what synergy is: Synergy is when the total energy in a…
Take the First Step... I want to help people who are followers of Jesus Christ to “Take the Next Step”. You have heard the phrase “WWJD”(or “What would Jesus Do?”). I’d like to help us to move from asking a…
From the archives. I wrote this article many years ago, but I think it still resonates, even in the midst of our discontinuous time... You know they’re coming. You can feel it just as certain as the slight chill you…
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Something has changed in the atmosphere in the United States. We feel it in our politics, we sense it in our schools and neighborhoods, and even experience…
I closed my Twitter account. But here are some thoughts that I have saved for further reflection: I'm no expert...but strong border security, respect for the rule of law (which means enforcement), and broad and generous legal immigration steps are…