Hi, I’m Chris Jackson. In addition to being Jessica’s raving fan, I am a pastor, author, and teacher. Jessica and I have been married for more than thirty years. We have had three incredible daughters—Alexis, Amber, and Madelyn—and our grandson, Malakai.
I am the Lead Pastor of Hope City Church, a beautiful church community in Southern California. For more than three decades, I’ve walked alongside people through the joys, challenges, questions, and unexpected turns of life.
One of the most formative experiences of my life was the loss of our first daughter, Alexis. Her life—and her passing—changed our family forever and continues to shape much of my writing and teaching. It also deepened my understanding of grief, hope, and God’s grace. If you’d like to know more about her story, you can read Alexis’ story.
This website is a place where I share some of what I’m continuing to learn. Whether you’re here to connect, read an essay, explore one of my books, learn more about Hope City Church, or connect about speaking, I’m glad you stopped by.