Sermon: Rev. Leah Jackson
A sermon from Rev. Leah Jackson, recorded at the 2024 Disciples Preaching Retreat
Ray of Hope Christian Church in Decatur, Georgia is one of the prominent Disciples congregations in the Southeast, and Rev. Jackson’s ministry there spans both pastoral care and congregational life. Her work as a grant coordinator at McAfee School of Theology at Mercer University places her at the intersection of local ministry and the broader theological academy — a perspective that shapes how she engages the work of proclamation.
This sermon was recorded at the 2024 Disciples Preaching Retreat, an annual gathering that brings together preachers from across the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) to model, discuss, and reflect on the work of preaching together. The retreat sermons are a resource for Disciples ministers seeking to encounter diverse voices and approaches to preaching within the tradition. This sermon is available in both English and Spanish.
Rev. Jackson is an associate minister at Ray of Hope Christian Church in Decatur, Georgia and a grant coordinator at McAfee School of Theology.
Recorded at the 2024 Disciples Preaching Retreat
Spanish Version
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