Developing Disciples with John Jackson

In this episode, John tells the dramatic story of how God preserved him and his family in the midst of a destructive storm. He explains how the incident led to even more faith - and not doubt - that the Lord was leading in a season of change and that many more discipleship opportunities lay ahead.

In this episode, John tells about a Godly Servant who is the product of faithful discipleship. Ruth has been a modern day Lydia, serving the Lord in orphan ministry in South Africa for 24 years! She is fulfilling the Great Commission because many people invested in and discipled her. 

In this episode, John credits his lifetime of ministry to the godly men of his home church who invested in him and during his teen years. They took the time to take him fishing or to McDonalds, and helped to keep him on the right track.

In this episode, John tells the encouraging story of how a small orphanage started by a small missions agency on the other side of the world is patiently impacting lives for eternity. They key, once again, is a focus on discipleship.

Are you facing a season of change? Do you sense the Lord calling you to something new? In this episode, John tells of his family's relocation to the US after 14 years on the mission field. Through their story, he reminds us that God can be trusted to lead, guide, and provide as we follow Him. We can trust His plan and know that He is strategically directing us to keep fulfilling the Great Commission. As Proverbs 3 teaches, we can trust in the Lord with all our hearts and do not need to lean on our own understanding!

In this episode, John tells a heart-stopping story of a narrow escape their family had on the rocky coast of Southern Africa. If you've ever had a near-miss like that and know that God preserved your life - and wondered why (!) - Romans 15:14 gives some critical insight.

In this episode, John tells of a young Iowa couple who are showing the love of the Father to the fatherless of Eastern Europe. Through prayer, patience, hosting, and giving, they are reaching children and a whole network of caregivers. John exhorts us to do likewise - to open our hearts, homes, and pocket books to fulfill the Great Commission of Matthew 28. 

In this episode, John explains how comforting others during times of trial can be a means of discipleship. He points to Biblical precedents for this approach in 2 Corinthians 1:4-5 and 1 Peter 3:15. He exhorts us to pray for the dear people of Eastern Europe during this horrific time of war and reminds us that no matter what our circumstances, we can encourage people to make decisions for Christ and then mentor them to maturity.

In this episode, John dispels some myths about Patrick and points, instead, to his impact as a disciple-maker.

In this episode, John unpacks 2 Timothy 2:2 and identifies the four groups of people. He points out that Paul and Moses had the same basic strategy discipleship strategy.