Rev. Jack Perkins Davidson: (Mis)understanding Judas

A few months ago, we asked what topics you wanted to hear about. What were your theological questions? What are you wrestling with and wondering about? One of the responses we received was about Judas. Did he act out of his own volition? Or was God guiding his decisions?

We are so excited to have Rev. Jack Perkins Davidson (who, in his words, has "strong opinions" on this topic!) here with us today! Buckle up, because we'll be using our imaginations, getting curious, and really wrestling with this story. Fair warning: you may leave this interview with more questions than answers, but also a deeper appreciation for Judas.

I loved this conversation, and know that you will, too!
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Raised at the First Congregational Church of Greenwich, Rev. Jack Perkins Davidson first felt the call to ministry as a teenager in a very active youth ministry. He then attended Colby College studying Music, World Religion, and Math. He went straight through to Harvard Divinity School where he took part in a special program examining the way religious studies and public education intersect in our pluralistic society.

Jack currently serves at Spring Glen Church in Hamden, CT.  Jack has built a significant public presence. His blog ChurchvSports.org has garnered national attention covering topics on church vitality and youth ministry. His music project MotherHenMusic.org has gained a small audience online.  He also serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Racial Justice Ministries of the Connecticut Conference.

Jack’s history includes time as a chaplain at Maine Medical Center, work as a Youth Ministries Coordinator in college, and an extensive amount of time working in Outdoor Ministry at camps in Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, and Minnesota.

He loves preaching, campfires on the church lawn, and dreaming up wild experiments in ministry.  You may often find him with an instrument or a cup of tea in hand, talking enthusiastically about the future of the church.