An ordained Baptist minister who came to the pulpit by way of Capitol Hill and the courtroom — preaching, writing, and walking with people toward the love of God.
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Rev. Patrick Ian Jackson hails from Bartlett, Tennessee, just northeast of Memphis — a place that gave him an enduring love of barbecue, SEC football, and vibrant, spirit-filled worship. He earned a B.A. from Harvard in 1992 and a J.D. from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 2001, then spent seven years as a Legislative Assistant on Capitol Hill and nearly six years practicing law in Columbus, Ohio.
After years in law and politics, he sensed God calling him to do more with his gifts. Through prayer and counsel he accepted his call to ministry in 2013, earning his M.Div. with honors from Andover Newton Theological School in 2017. He was ordained at Richmond's First Baptist Church in 2019, and went on to serve five years as Pastor of First Baptist Church–Church of the Brethren in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
His passions include the Bible, music, writing, mystery novels, travel, and encouraging others to find the humor in life. His ultimate desire is to use his God-given gifts in creative ways to reach people with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
A self-published devotional pairing everyday stories with Scripture. In “Day 27 — See It,” Patrick turns to actor Wendell Pierce, who rebuilt homes and opened markets in Katrina-ravaged New Orleans:
“Where other companies see risk, I see reward.” … I believe that is what God is calling on each of us to have: vision to help those in need.Find the book →
Each week Patrick wrote his church a “Love Note” — warm, funny meditations that found the gospel in ordinary places. One begins with a complaint about the Food Network:
Remember that you are God's special, one-of-a-kind, precious jewel of the highest value … loved beyond measure.Request the collection →
“Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?”
Isaiah 43:19For preaching, speaking, pulpit supply, or pastoral inquiries, Patrick would be glad to hear from you.
ianj70@gmail.com