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"A Graceful Symphony: When the Whispers of Grace are Louder than Politics" w/Dr. John Jackson
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1:05:51Now PlayingIn this insightful episode, we sit down with Dr. John Jackson, the dedicated president of Jessup University. Amid the complexities of leading a conservative evangelical institution in California, Dr. Jackson provides a rare glimpse into the pressures and tensions he navigates. He highlights the importance of community engagement, advocacy, and the essential role of grace in conversations. Moreover, he elaborates on the university's active role in community service, emphasizing the value institutions like Jessup bring to their surroundings.
Additionally, listeners are treated to an overview of his latest work, "Grace Ambassadors." Dr. Jackson underscores the urgency of living out one's faith authentically every day and the immeasurable power of relationships in leadership. His poignant reflections and practical advice are sure to resonate with our diverse audience, encompassing Christians, atheists, liberals, conservatives, and many more. Dive into this episode for a profound exploration of faith, leadership, and community dynamics.
Guest Bio:
Dr. John Jackson is the sixth President of William Jessup University. Since becoming President in 2011, John has led the University to triple in size, add Math, Sciences, Arts, Graduate Programs, and Online Programs and become regionally and nationally ranked. John has demonstrated strong communication, strategic and organizational leadership skills in his work with national and global organizations and ministries. Dr. Jackson has also written and co-authored ten books on leadership and spiritual formation and is a sought after speaker and consultant.
Prior to joining William Jessup University, John served as the Executive Director of Thriving Churches International and as a Lead Pastor of Bayside Church in Granite Bay, California. He was the founding pastor of LifePoint Church in Minden, Nevada, and previously was the Executive Minister of the American Baptist Churches of the Pacific Southwest (now Transformation Ministries) where he was responsible to serve more than 270 churches in four western states and served on nine corporate boards. John also served as the Senior Pastor and in several staff roles at First Baptist Church of Oxnard and as the Youth Pastor at First Baptist Church of Buena Park. Dr. Jackson earned both his Ph.D. and M.A. in Educational Administration and Organizational Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara; M.A. in Theology (Christian Formation and Discipleship) at Fuller Theological Seminary; and a B.A. in Religion (Christian History and Thought) from Chapman University. Dr. Jackson is married to Pamela Harrison Jackson and they make their home in Northern California; they have 5 children, and 5 grandchildren.
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