Room 6060:
Of Death + Hope, Of Grief + Joy
- A Note from the Author -
For my family, Easter 2019 was a day spent inside a cold hospital, saying an unwanted goodbye to our dying grandmother, “Nanny.” A day that refined our understanding of hope through the harsh reality of death.
Room 6060 tells that story.
The book consists of two parts. In part one, Room 6060 narrates the short story of my family’s final three days with Nanny and explores the paradoxes of hope through grief and celebration through mourning. In part two, Room 6060 offers comforting guidance to those walking through grief in 6 articles written by myself and several collaborating authors.
Our prayer is that Nanny’s story and the compassionate wisdom of my fellow writers will lift grieving souls toward the hope of Easter:
The hope of resurrection through death.
-Jon
Contributing Authors:
Jon Campbell
Jon graduated from Emmanuel College with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in Christian Ministries. Currently, he’s completing his Masters of Divinity at Regent University with a concentration in Marketplace Ministry, while serving full-time as the Director of Residence Life and as a Residence Director for Emmanuel College. Jon holds credentials as a licensed minister in the IPHC LifePoint Ministries conference. He’s a connoisseur of music, coffee, video games, and skateboarding, and hopes to see these and other interests turn into boundary breaking platforms for the gospel.
Instagram: @_jon_campbell
Russell Board
Russell Board and his wife, Sandra, have served with IPHC World Missions for more than 35 years. Russell currently serves as Regional Director of World Missions for Continental Asia, overseeing IPHC work in 11 countries. He travels extensively to encourage and pastor missionaries and to train and mentor national leaders. Russell is the author of Grow, 40 Days with Jesus, and 40 Days in the Psalms. Russell and Sandra live in Saitama, Japan.
Website: https://give.iphc.org/missionary/russell-and-sandra-board
Whitney Davis
Whitney Davis is the Director of Women’s Ministries for the IPHC. She is a graduate of Clemson University and a former labor and delivery nurse of 12 years. Whitney and her husband, Brad, have served in pastoral ministry for many years. They are the proud parents of five- Carmen, Evelyn, Sullivan, Ellington, and Deacon. Whitney has a passion for discipling women. She enjoys writing curriculum and creating resources for IPHC Discipleship Ministries. These resources include The Journey and Gather. Whitney can be found encouraging others by sharing the joys and struggles of life over a cup of coffee or through her blog, Front Porch Faith.
Website: frontporchfaith.com
Instagram: @front.porch.faith
Chris Maxwell
Chris Maxwell served 19 years as lead pastor in Orlando, Florida, after five years of youth ministry. He’s now in his 15th year as Campus Pastor and Director of Spiritual Life at Emmanuel College. He and his wife Debbie have three sons and six grandkids. Chris speaks in churches, conventions, and schools, and is the author of ten books, including “Pause With Jesus,” “Underwater,” and “a slow and sudden God: 40 years of wonder.” His latest book is his 2nd collection of poems—“embracing now: pain, joy, healing, living.”
Website: www.chrismaxwell.me
Twitter: @CMaxMan
YouTube: The Poetry Network
Rebecca Shirey
Rebecca Shirey is a Bible teacher, a writer, a faith-seeker and a grace-dweller. She speaks internationally at conferences and retreats, encouraging others to embrace the abundant life Jesus offers. Rebecca has written numerous devotions, magazine articles and leadership and Bible study curricula. She also contributed to Pause for Moms and Make us One—A Journey toward Racial Healing. Becky is a recognized prayer leader/teacher. She and her husband, Lou, serve on America’s National Prayer Committee and are presenters at Galatian 6 Marriage Retreats.
Website: rebeccashirey.com
Dr. Blake Rackley
Dr. Rackley is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Professor of Psychology at Emmanuel College. He is a graduate of Regent University. He has his own private practice in the Athens, GA area. He is married to a wonderful lady, Elizabeth and has two amazing children, Jon Michael and Kiersten. He has a passion for teaching and presenting both professionally and for the Body of Christ. He combines his love for photography and writing by posting a weekly devotional that he hopes gives perspective on life and the Father's love for us.
Instagram: @r_bphoto