Tony Jackson Ministries: February 2009

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Who Stole The Church (click here for audio download)

"Who Stole The Church" was our very first Crossroads series that took place during our preview services last summer. In this series, I not only outlined my vision for Crossroads but also exposed Saton's plot against the church. Many of you have asked for copies of those messages. They are now available by clicking above or by searching for Tony Jackson Ministries in iTunes.

Thursday, February 5, 2009

5 Love Languages - Part 1 (click here for podcast)

On February 1st, we began our new series "Love Languages". In Part 1, I introduced the series and began a study of 1 Corinthians 13, Paul's famous writing on love.

Love Languages books by Gary Chapman
-The Five Love Languages
-The Five Love Languages of Teenagers
-The Love Languages of God

5 Love Languages:

Words of Affirmation: Using words to affirm the other person as way to express love. These words can be written, spoken, song.

Quality Time: Quality time is giving someone your undivided attention. You are giving that person a part of your life. It’s deep communication of love.

Gifts: Gifts are a universal expression of love. The misconception is that it has to be expensive. A gift says I was thinking of you. I love you.

Acts of Service: Actions speak louder than words. For some that is so true. Cooking meal, washing dishes for some people is expression of love.

Physical Touch: There is emotional power in a physical touch. For example, ….babies; they understand love through touch way before they understand words.

Tony's Bio

Tony Jackson was born in Muskegon, Michigan, and moved to Jackson, Michigan upon his graduation from Western Michigan University in 1990. While at WMU, he met the former Alisa Suddeth who he married in 1992. Tony is a devoted husband and father of four, Shakia, Adrienne, Tony II, and Christopher.

In May of 1995, Tony accepted Christ as his personal Lord and Savior, and united with Second Missionary Baptist Church under the pastoral care of Rev. A. P. Williams. Tony immediately began working in the church serving as a Trustee and Treasurer until he accepted God’s call into the ministry. In March of 2002, Tony was licensed as a Gospel Minister. He was ordained three years later in March of 2005. Tony continued to serve as an Associate Minster under the guidance and mentorship of Pastor Williams.

During his tenure as an Associate Minister, Tony has served in various capacities within the ministry including teaching the Young Adult Sunday School as well as performing the duties of Sunday School Superintendent and Director of Christian Education. The Lord has given Tony a passion for sharing the gospel with the youth. Under the direction of the Holy Spirit and Pastor Williams, Tony was instrumental in starting the Extreme Church Youth Ministry at Second Missionary Baptist Church as well as Men Helping Men’s Ministry.

After much deliberation and prayer, Tony accepted the Lord’s call to launch a new multi-cultural, purpose driven church in Jackson. After receiving the blessing of Pastor Williams, he began organizing Crossroads Christian Center in February, 2008.

Tony is currently working towards a Master’s and Doctorate of Ministry Degrees at Andersonville Theological Seminary. He is also the owner of a State Farm Insurance Agency, where he has been blessed to be among the top agencies in the nation.