S12E05 | Christ Is Building His Church: Jon Crocker
March 3, 2026
Though he has not formulated a mission statement, guest Jon Crocker claims his would emphasize a guiding biblical theme: the centrality of Christ in everything. He and host Dr. Matt Davis trace that theme through Christ鈥檚 charge to Ananias in Acts 9, a preaching-assignment text which continues to resonate with Jon. The conversation then turns to the suffering linked to ministry and the inevitable conflict between the gospel鈥檚 nature and the world. Jon describes how Satan鈥檚 tactics differ regionally鈥攕ometimes blatant, sometimes covert. He briefly identifies 鈥渉ot spots鈥 where the gospel is visibly advancing, while stressing that Christ is building His church even when not clearly seen. The episode concludes with an evaluation of mission models and a reminder that missions are a universal commission, not merely an American endeavor.
About our guest
Jon Crocker is Executive Director of Gospel Fellowship Association Missions. He assumed the position in 2022 after having served for 10 years in church planting in Mexico City. Jon and his wife, Andrea, have five children.