‘Encourage one another and build each other up, just as you are doing now.’

(1 Thessalonians 5:11)

Married to Jo, Richard Jackson lives in Horsham, West Sussex. After a career in the public sector, he has worked since 2010 for various Christian charities and organisations, most recently with Horsham Churches Together. A former school governor and charity trustee, he  is also an experienced ESOL teacher.

He has travelled widely, sharing leadership of mission trips, visiting and supporting the Christian community in Cuba. He has also served as a member of the international team of Coaches for global charity CCI Worldwide, visiting Churches and retreat centres across Europe, Nepal and Egypt.

An active lay preacher, Richard describes himself as a contemplative evangelical, speaking regularly to Christian groups including Churches, conferences and breakfast events.

Originally from Essex, Richard and Jo moved to West Sussex in 2010 to lead the team at the Dalesdown Christian Conference and Retreat centre, a role which they held for nearly ten years.

He has served on the leadership team of Baptist Churches in Loughton, Essex and at The Hub, Beeding in West Sussex, where he remains a member and worship leader.

You can contact Richard here.