Jack Jackson

Rev. Dr. Thomas Glenn “Jack” Jackson III is a Wesleyan scholar whose research centers on the theology and practices of mission and evangelism both in global contexts in the increasingly post Christian West. Dr. Jackson brings extensive experience in global Christianity and Methodism to Claremont, having studied, taught, or made presentations in England, South Africa, South Korea, Israel, China, Costa Rica, Honduras, Brazil, and Colombia. Dr. Jackson helps lead the Center for Global Methodism at CST which facilitates training, research, teaching, and formation for the Methodist and Wesleyan community globally.

Central to Dr. Jackson’s current work is helping prepare persons for Christian leadership in general and pastoral ministry in particular. He is an Elder in the Florida Conference of The United Methodist Church and served a number of churches over his fifteen years in pastoral ministry. Jackson is a frequent guest preacher at churches and leads workshops for pastors and laity on how to share the story of Jesus in a multi-religious world.

Education

B.A. – University of Virginia

M.Div. – Asbury Theological Seminary

D.Min. – Asbury Theological Seminary

Ph.D. – University of Manchester, England