By Leigh Pritchett
Correspondent, The Alabama Baptist
Dr. Rob Jackson, 57, Daphne, has an extensive and diverse resumé that includes being a pastor, pharmacist, adjunct professor, guest lecturer or presenter on at least three continents, writer, and evangelism associate with Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions. He also serves on the board of directors for The Alabama Baptist. He earned his pharmacy degree from Samford University in Birmingham and his master’s degree and doctorate from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.
Ministry description: Special assistant to University of Mobile president for church relations and major gift officer in the office for advancement. He also serves as associate professor in Christian studies.
Church name: Eastern Shore Baptist Church, Daphne, in Baldwin Baptist Association; currently interim pastor of Tillman’s Corner First Baptist Church, Mobile, in Mobile Baptist Association
Life verse: “That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; if by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead.” (Philippians 3:10–11)
Q: Who was or is one of the most influential people in your faith life? Why?
A: Dad (along with Mom) was the most influential person in my life. Dad was a pastor and mentored me from childhood. Fond memories I have are of lying on my bed … asking questions to Dad about the Bible, doctrine and so forth. Even as a child I was amazed by Dad’s love for other people.
Q: What has God been teaching you lately?
A: Wow, He has been teaching me so much lately that I cannot include it all. Definitely He has emphasized over and over that life is short and I must be busy for Him now for tomorrow may be too late.
Q: If there was one thing you could tell your younger self about faith, what would it be?
A: If I could go back in time and speak to the young “Robbie Jackson” I would tell him to be disciplined for godliness. The Holy Spirit honors godly discipline and self-control. I would tell him to do everything for the glory of God. I know this attitude would have led to a greater testimony and witness when I was young.
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