Jacob Thomas

Jacob serves on our Centres Team.

You keep ministry momentum moving when you support the ministry of our stateside missionaries: our Lifeline staff who dedicate their lives 24/7 to restoring hope around the world. Your prayers and donations enable our staff to be your hands and feet, as God's love is shared through Lifeline's ministry communities!

I connected with Lifeline through a friend, and after many conversations, I felt compelled to get involved with what God is doing through transformational mission work across the world. I grew up in Southern California as a highly competitive athlete and eSports player, with a passion for excellence that later led me to attend Bible college part-time, serve in youth ministry, and work full-time to make ends meet. During this season, I met my wonderful wife, Darrah, and began a career to help us establish ourselves and pay off debt. We were blessed with our daughter, Joanna, in 2023, and she brings so much joy to us and those around her.

In my work, God has instructed and taught me to follow His voice and build His kingdom. Over the past decade of growth and leadership opportunities, I feel I’m being led into a season of increased capacity to lead and steward beyond my current career. When I heard the Lord say, 'Pack your things,' I set out without knowing the direction, and within months, the door to Lifeline opened.

Seeing God’s hand move powerfully in others’ lives has been a deep longing in my heart, and I feel the invitation to know Jesus has never been stronger. As 1 Corinthians 10:23-24 says: "Everything is permissible, but not everything is beneficial. Everything is permissible, but not everything builds up. No one is to seek his own good, but the good of the other person." I believe we are called to pursue what is both good and beneficial, and I’m excited to partner with Lifeline to do just that and to invite others to join us.

My purpose is to see what God is doing and build up those around me to accomplish the work He has set out.