Jerry served for over 35 years with various Christian organizations that work to alleviate hunger and injustice in numerous countries. These included Lutheran World Relief, the Mission Board of the Lutheran Church in America, Heifer Project International, and Agros International. Over these years in international development, he came to increasingly see the importance of incorporating the spiritual component into holistic human development. Jerry is now “retired” and is involved in both volunteer work and consulting, as a trainer and advisor, primarily in Central America. He studied group spiritual direction at Shalem Institute and works as a facilitator of spiritual direction with pastors and others.
He is the author of "A Spirituality of Service: Reflections on a Life-long Journey of Faith and Work with the World's Poor".
Audio Archive
Aaker, Jerry
Recordings
Toward Understanding Central America – Part 1: Perspectives on Central America
Presenter: Aaker, Jerry / 1985Toward Understanding Central America – Part 2: Background on Central America
Presenter: Aaker, Jerry / 1985Introduccion a Direccion Espiritual Grupal. Que es y Como Hacerlo: Introduction to Group Spiritual Direction
Presenter: Aaker, Jerry / 2003Recent Additions
Matins August 13, 1977 with Verlon Brown – Listen to the Music
Matins August 12, 1977 with Kathleen Froemming – Becoming a Pearl
Matins August 11, 1977 with Marlys Rempfer – Diversions & Distractions
Matins August 10, 1977 with Alice Fogg – Justice or Mercy
Matins August 9, 1977 with Vicki Pedersen – All One Body – We
Audio Archive Partner
Holden wishes to express appreciation to PLU, Pacific Lutheran University, for their support of the Holden Audio Archive Project.
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