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Before my mother, Anet Jackson, started her journey home to be with the Lord, she shared a vision she’d had with me. She told me the Lord showed her the place He had prepared for her. She was surprised that it wasn’t a mansion. I reminded her that Jesus never said He was going to prepare a mansion, but that He was going to prepare a room. We laughed and then she continued, “It was a room, and I could share it with others, or I could keep it for myself.” All I know is that her room must be amazing so it can hold the thousands and thousands of people from every nation, tribe, and tongue who will visit her to thank her.
In my heart, I have no doubt Mom’s generous spirit is thriving. There are no limits, no constraints. She is enjoying everything God has in store for those that love Him and are called according to His purpose. She isn’t keeping any of it to herself.
She’s worshipping extravagantly. Together with all the redeemed.
As a family and as a ministry, we live by faith. Our family sacrificed because Jerry and Anet did life that way. Faith Comes By Hearing was founded on the same principle. And in Mom’s honor, we will continue to do ministry that way.
Dad always says Faith Comes By Hearing is like a heart. Hidden, but essential, providing God’s Word in partnership so that all people can hear the Gospel. Mom exemplified that. She worked behind the scenes, but the outcome—recordings of Scripture in the world’s languages—is essential to fulfilling the Great Commission.
I thank the Lord for Mom’s dedication to ensuring everyone has God’s Word in their heart language. She leaves an incorruptible legacy: lives changed for eternity. Mine included.
We weep for now, but as Scripture declares, sorrow only lasts for the night, and joy comes in the morning. Praise the Lord!
Anet's service will take place Friday, January 16, 2026 at 2pm MST at Hoffmantown Church, 8888 Harper Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111.
Anet. A net.
A simple play on words became a fitting name for Faith Comes By Hearing’s beloved co-founder.
Anet Jackson—wife, mother, friend, and a pioneer of innovative Bible access—lived a life shaped by faith, discernment, and unwavering trust in God. Even as a child, she sensed the Lord’s nearness and carried a bold assurance that He was present and speaking to her. That awareness became the compass by which she navigated every season of life.
Humble prayers for clarity about her faith led Anet to a defining conviction that would anchor her for decades to come. She received God’s gifts believing that every message heard, and every step of obedience taken must be tested by Scripture. That simple, uncompromising standard quietly shaped her life and laid a foundation for the global Audio Bible ministry she would build alongside her husband, Jerry. Faith Comes By Hearing is still rooted firmly in the authority of God’s Word today.
“When you get into the Scriptures and understand them, you realize what Jesus came for was to bring hope; that this life is not it. There's a wonderful life beyond here, and there’s hope in a better life and a wonderful continuing of hope. Our hope is in Jesus Christ.”
Like Christ’s call to Peter in the boat, casting the net was Anet’s way of life. The Jacksons were once an itinerant missionary family, often serving people overlooked or kept at a distance by polite society. Living by faith meant seasons when resources were scarce and the future uncertain, but generosity never wavered. With open hands, Anet made room at their table, believing God would always provide.
Anet bravely embraced God’s adventurous plans. And as the Lord revealed His will to Jerry, their hearts aligned. Past experiences proved great teachers. Missionary life in their house-bus provided the courage and savvy for the challenges and thrills of world travel. Leaving her family and familiar comforts, Anet recorded Scripture, often in makeshift studios of cardboard and blankets, among those best equipped to voice it—the language communities themselves.
The Faith Comes By Hearing family invites you to celebrate the life of Anet Jackson and the countless lives transformed by Scripture access she pioneered. We honor her legacy with continued determination. In partnership, we will carry on the mission to ensure every person on earth knows God speaks their unique heart language.
Until the last one hears, and Christ returns.
Forever loved, forever remembered. Rest on, Anet. Ki huta lafiya.
Gone but not forgotten. I'm sure that it's comforting for you to know that she is at peace and home with the good Lord.
Heaven is preparing the arrival of Mama Anet graciously.
I didn't know Anet personally, but during my time working at Faith Comes By Hearing, I've seen her imprint in nearly every aspect of the ministry. She has left an incredible legacy that has made eternal impact on the Kingdom! She is now in the arms of her Savior, surrounded by peace and joy.
To Anet: Dear Lady, what a privilege to have walked life's journey with you these past 40 years. How you have enriched my earthly life, how we have loved each other. I will treasure all our times together, maybe none more than singing and praising the Lord with you and Lori. Until we meet in the garden, all my love, Janet
I’ve been part of Faith Comes By Hearing for as long as I can remember. My mom worked here for over 30 years, starting back when the ministry was still called Hosanna, so I grew up around this place and watching God’s hand guide it from the very beginning. Now, years later, I have the privilege of working here too, and it’s hard to put into words what that means to me, carrying forward something that has been part of my life and my family for so long. I’ve seen God move through seasons of faith, risk, and incredible growth, and none of it would have been possible without Anet. Her faith, her obedience, and her trust in God helped shape everything this ministry became. I’m deeply grateful for her life, her example, and the legacy she leaves behind.
I grew up listening to the children’s audio Bible that Anet created. I’ll never forget the day I walked through the doors of Faith Comes By Hearing to interview for the Video Producer position — touring the building, memories of those stories flooding back. Anet was a true visionary. So much of what we’re doing today is built on the foundation she laid. I believe this mission is the most important work happening in the world right now, and I’m deeply honored to play even a small part in it — and in her legacy.
I was still very new at Faith Comes By Hearing when Anet and I were walking back to our desks after a meeting one morning. She looped her arm through mine, and her warmth, kindness, and words of wisdom made me want to know her better. That didn't take long. In the years since, I would have the honor of writing about Anet in pieces sent to our partners and supporters. My admiration for her brave, pioneering, Spirit-filled life soared. I can only hope one day to leave a fraction of the kind of legacy Anet leaves — lives transformed for eternity.
Anet Jackson, co-founder of Faith Comes By Hearing, passed away on December 20, 2025. She was 90 years old.
Anet Jackson lived a life marked by deep faith, quiet courage, and unwavering trust in the Word of God. Alongside her husband, Jerry Jackson, she helped establish Faith Comes By Hearing with the conviction that when people truly engage with the Scriptures and understand them, they discover hope beyond this life, a hope for a better life, and that hope is found in Jesus Christ.
“Anet’s legacy is found in the lives changed through God’s Word and in the faithfulness with which she answered God’s call,” said Jeff Solscheid, Chairman of the Board of Faith Comes By Hearing. “She believed deeply in the power of Scripture to transform lives when it is heard in the heart language of the listener. Her obedience, humility, and trust in God helped shape the foundation of this ministry in lasting ways.”
Anet’s faith journey began early in life and was shaped by a deep commitment to Scripture as the final authority for Truth. That conviction guided her personal life, her ministry involvement, and the calling she shared with Jerry to make God’s Word accessible through Audio Scripture.
Together, the Jacksons helped pioneer the use of Audio Scripture as a primary means of Bible engagement, recognizing that much of the world learns orally. What began as a step of faith grew into a global ministry that now serves people across languages, cultures, and generations through partnerships and innovative Scripture engagement tools.
Anet was known for her servant leadership, creativity, and willingness to step into the unknown with faith. While much of her work was done behind the scenes, her influence is woven into the spiritual and cultural fabric of Faith Comes By Hearing.
“Anet helped give this ministry a spiritual foundation rooted in Scripture, trust in God’s provision, and obedience to His call,” said Janet Lloyd, a member of Faith Comes By Hearing’s Board of Directors. “We honor her life with gratitude and continue the work she helped steward with confidence in God’s faithfulness.”
Anet is survived by her husband, Jerry Jackson; her sons Clay, Morgan, and Sandy; her daughter, Cindy and other friends and family members. Faith Comes By Hearing asks that prayers be offered for Jerry and the Jackson family during this time. Jerry Jackson serves as President and Co-Founder of Faith Comes By Hearing. Clay Jackson serves as Chief Operating Officer, and Morgan Jackson serves as Senior Vice President.
Further information, including a memorial celebration honoring Anet’s life and legacy, will be shared in the coming days.
About Faith Comes By Hearing
Faith Comes By Hearing is a global nonprofit ministry dedicated to making God’s Word accessible to every person. Working in partnership with Bible translation organizations, churches, and ministries around the world, Faith Comes By Hearing records and freely provides Audio Bibles and Scripture engagement resources in thousands of languages. The ministry exists to see lives transformed through hearing God’s Word and to work toward the goal of providing Scripture in every language that needs it by 2033.
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