John Julian Jackson

Dr. John J. Jackson

February 14, 1958 - November 8, 2015

Pastor John Jackson passed away unexpectedly on November 8, 2015, while joyously preparing for Sunday morning worship at the Glendale Church of the Brethren. He was Pastor there for eight years and built a vital, thriving congregation of Christians who became like family under his leadership.

He was born in White Pigeon, Michigan to "Chuck" Murray J. and Mary L. (Adams) Jackson. He became a Christian as a young man, finding God's call at First Baptist Church in downtown Lansing while attending community college and studying photography. He worked at his father's tire shop while finishing college, transferring to Western Michigan University and completing his undergraduate degree in Communications. He followed God's calling to Bethany Theological Seminary where he completed his Master's Degree. He later completed his Doctor of Ministry degree at United Theological Seminary in Dayton, OH, focusing on counseling others on personal spiritual direction.

He devoted his life to building church communities and ministering to members, believers and seekers of all kinds. He served at Morrill and Sabetha (KS), Clover Creek (Martinsburg, PA), and Happy Corner (Clayton, OH) Church of the Brethren congregations before coming to Glendale.

John loved God, his family and his congregations. He was an extraordinary preacher, writer, photographer and creative thinker. He saw and sought the presence of God, sharing the Spirit in joy and fellowship, and in personal and congregational discernment. He created and maintained a website (www.3pmDevotions.com) dedicated to his love of photography, God's creation, and sharing reflections on God's word.

He is survived by his beloved wife Christine, daughters and their husbands Alicia Jackson & Dan Kwon and Wendy and Adrian Jackson-Jones, and two grandsons, Simon and Teddy. His sister and brother, Mary and Charlie Jackson also grieve.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Heifer International at www.heifer.org
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A funeral service and viewing will be held at the Glendale Church of the Brethren, 626 N Pacific Ave, Glendale 91203 on Wednesday, November 18 at 11am. All who knew John are welcome. Burial will follow immediately at Forest Lawn Glendale. Please wear or bring walking shoes as there are hills at the cemetery. Everyone is invited to return to the church for lunch.