dr. andrew jackson

 
 
E-Mail - Andy@DrAndrewJackson.com 
Skye - SkypeAndrewJackson I believe the most fruitful and effective years of my service for the glory of God are ahead of me. I have entered a life-phase where my character, gifts, and experiences have converged into a compelling life purpose. My primary life purpose is (1) to live and model a biblical lifestyle of the Kingdom of God (2) to write, teach, and train (3) to relationally mentor leaders, and (4) to engage in the expansion and maturity of the global Church for the good of our world, especially within the sphere of the Bible Lands and Middle East. INTRODUCTORY OVERVIEW I was born and raised in Seattle, Washington My wife is Barbara Jackson, an emergency room nurse and medical consultant Banner
My children are Rachael (24), Luke (22), and Sarah Grace (18)
I served 23 years as a senior associate pastor in two mega-churches in Virgina and Arizona
I also specialized as a global outreach pastor for approximately 15 years
My passion is for the Bible Lands and the Islamic Middle East I am the founder of the International Turkey Network I am a biblical tour consultant for the nation of Turkey (www.BiblicalTurkeyTours.com) I founded Grace Bible School I have taught as a seminary and college adjunct professor for several years I often teach for the Perspectives of the World Christian Movement I am the author of numerous books and articles I am an avid user and promoter of new media and social networking FORMAL EDUCATION Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (Graduated 1996). Specialized Doctor of Ministry: Christian Spirituality and Church Renewal Movements. Advisor: Dr. Richard Lovelace. Boston, Massachusetts. Fuller Theological Seminary (Graduated 1984). Master of Divinity, Pasadena, California. Northwest University (Graduated 1979). Bachelor of Arts: Biblical Literature, Kirkland, Washington. Jerusalem University College (1977-1978). Specialized Study Program: Historical Geography of the Bible, Jerusalem, Israel.
 CHURCH & MINISTRY EXPERIENCE Antioch Network/International Turkey Network, Arizona (2008-Present). Word of Grace Church, Arizona (1996-2008). Senior Associate Pastor, Global Outreach Pastor, Director of Grace Bible School Kempsville Presbyterian Church (Evangelical Presbyterian Church), Virginia (1986-1996). Lead Pastor, Senior Associate Paster, Global Outreach Pastor
 Issachar: Frontier Mission Research Center, Washington (1984-1986). Strategic Research Associate, Islamic and Communist Nations
 John Knox Presbyterian Church, Washington (1983-1984). Seminary Pastoral Intern SEMINARY & COLLEGE TEACHING 
 Grace Bible School, Arizona (1999-2008). Founder and director of Grace Bible School (School of the Bible, School of Practical Ministry, School of Christian Studies, School of World Missions)
 Phoenix Seminary, Arizona (2006). Adjunct Professor, Master of Divinity, Old Testament Prophets Course. 
 Mesa Community College, Arizona (2005). Adjunct Professor, Introduction to World Religions. 
 Regent University, Virginia/Washington D.C. (1995-2000). Adjunct Professor, Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry programs, Church Growth and Renewal Movements & Leadership. Shoon Shin University, South Korea (1998-1999). Adjunct Professor, Doctor of Ministry program for Korean Christian leaders. TEACHING SEMINARS Mormon Seminar - www.MormonSeminar.com 
Islam Seminar - www.IslamSeminar.com INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL EXPERIENCE 
I have traveled to over twenty nations of the world experiencing the original home lands of all the primary religions of the world. Including: Belize, Canada, China (Hong Kong), Colombia, Dominican Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea (South), Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Thailand, Taiwan, Ukraine. PUBLICATIONS (Selection) BOOKS The Way of Jesus: How to Live a Life of Grace and Hope Toward Others (Nomadic Publications, 2010).
 Rediscovering Antioch: The Biblical and Christian Heritage of the City of Antioch (Nomadic Publications, 2010).
 Mormonism Explained: What Latter-Day Saints Teach and Practice (Crossway Books, April 2008).
 Turkey: 30 Days Prayer Guide (Nomadic Publications, 2008).
 The Lost Land of the Bible: A Christian Travel and Prayer Guide through the Ancient Biblical Land of Turkey (World Christian Books, 2003).
 Praying Through Turkey: An Intercessors Guide to an Ancient and Needy Land (Peter Wagner Publishing, 1999).
 A Heart for Others: Learning to Model the Witnessing Style of Jesus (YWAM Publishing, 1992; translated in German and Korean). BOOK CHAPTERS The Fourth Mission Era: Globalization & Islamization (Perspectives/Pathways: To Global Understanding, 2008). Daily Faith Builders From Around the World (YWAM Publishing, 1993). ARTICLES Forerunner Eschatology: Mike Bickle’s End-Time Teaching and the International House of Prayer (Christian Research Journal, July 2009).
 How To Engage in Politics Without Losing Your Soul (Christian Research Journal, September 2008). 
 Rebuilding the Lost Churches of Paul (Contributor, Christianity Today. August 1998).
 Daily Faith Builders From Around the World (Contributor, YWAM Publishing, 1993).
 Bypass the Missions Middleman: Can the Local Church of Today Fulfill the Great Commission Without the Help of Parachurch Agencies? (World Christian News, 1992). BOOK RESEARCH ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Dr. Ted Yammamori. God’s New Envoys: A Bold Strategy to Penetrating Closed Countries (Food for the Hungry, Multnomah Press, 1987). WEBSITES www.AndrewJackson.info 
www.BiblicalTurkeyTours.com 
www.BibleVideoProductions.com www.SmartChristian.com www.MormonSeminar.com www.IslamSeminar.com 
 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS World Evangelical Alliance Evangelical Theological Society World Future Society 
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