About Jason

Faith is the center of my life. Not a hobby. Not a set of rules. A relationship with the living God.

I resonate deeply with the teachings of John Mark Comer, Tim Mackie, Tim Keller, the Ignatian tradition including the Examen, surrender, attentiveness, and imaginative prayer, as well as many other influences.

My spiritual rhythms are rooted in:

• Scripture (Main translations: NIV, NLT)

• Silence and stillness

• The Gospel-centered life prayer

• Gratitude

• Confession

• Community

• Listening for the voice and prompting of the Holy Spirit

• Daily realignment of heart, mind, body, and soul

I believe the Bible is not a rulebook. It’s a living, breathing invitation to relationship.

I feel my calling is to help others know Jesus, walk with Him intentionally, and live with humility, wisdom, and love.

• Outdoor adventures: biking, kayaking, paddle boarding, hiking, disc golf

• Woodworking, yard work, my tractor, and anything hands-on

• Reading: historical fiction, spiritual formation, theology

• Music, playing beginner guitar, and creating space for worship

• Good food, family, and small groups

• Encouraging people, asking deeper questions, and helping others feel seen

I use my blog to share what God is teaching me through prayers, devotionals, reflections, and insights shaped by Scripture, the Ignatian exercises, spiritual formation, and everyday life.

I’m exploring what it means to develop and maintain:

• A personal Creed

• A Statement of Faith rooted in the Gospel story

• A Rule of Life that helps me live this out each day

Everett Acres is part of how my faith is being lived out on the ground—quite literally.

This land is a gift God has entrusted to us, and we are learning what it means to steward it with care, patience, and humility. At its heart, Everett Acres is about honoring God through creation: tending what He has made, cultivating beauty, and creating space for rest, joy, and connection.

Right now, Everett Acres is very much in a season of prayer and preparation. We’re cleaning up, listening, dreaming, and discerning—asking God what this land is meant to become, not just for us, but for others. Gardens, produce, flowers, gatherings, and shared experiences are beginning points, but we’re holding the vision with open hands, trusting God to shape it in His time.

Our hope is that Everett Acres becomes a place where people can slow down, breathe deeply, and encounter God through His creation—whether that’s working the soil, enjoying the harvest, sharing a meal, or simply being present. It’s not about productivity or outcomes, but about faithfulness, hospitality, and care.

Like much of my journey, Everett Acres is less about having a finished plan and more about learning to walk attentively with God—one season, one step, one seed at a time.

In my "day job," I serve as a Digital Learning Coordinator with ESU 10, where we support 33 public school districts across central Nebraska. My ESU 10 hats consist of:

• Distance Learning

• Educational Technology

• Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

• Digital Accessibility

• STEM/STEAM Initiatives

• Supporting a network of school librarians and computer science teachers

I love empowering teachers, designing tools and training that make learning more accessible, and walking alongside schools as they navigate change. Some of the projects I lead include:

• Developing AI tools to align lessons with UDL and Nebraska standards

• Guiding schools through the new digital accessibility rule/law through the ADA

• Creating engaging professional learning experiences

• Helping teachers explore STEM, CS playgrounds, and hands-on learning

• Encouraging educators to think deeply about purpose, clarity, and meaningful impact

I’m analytical and strategic by nature, an INTJ with strengths in Ideation, Connectedness, Strategic, Learner, and Intellection. But I’ve learned that analysis alone isn’t enough. Love, presence, vulnerability, and listening are core to any relational job.