God’s Word in Audio

Some lives are not measured by titles or years of service alone, but by the quiet faithfulness with which a person shows up, day after day, trusting that God will use their obedience for purposes far greater than they can see. That was the life of Anet Jackson. The first time I met Anet was when she came to Suriname for the first recording that would be done for the Aukan people. She worked tirelessly with Micheal and Johan for many hours in the studio. She was very determined in the way every process had to be done according to the principles that FCBH has set out. Although she was already at a blessed aged - time was for her no excuse to finish early. Each day she was up very early and present to guide the readers, the recording coordinator and narrative coordinator. We know that her dedication towards the mission has touched many lives and will keep on touching many lives in the future. Anet was truly a faithful servant within the Kingdom of God. We express our warm sympathy towards Jerry, Clay and Morgan and all their families and the whole FCBH family around the world. We know that a faithful servant had been called home and now may rest in peace at her Lord's side. Thank you Anet for being an obedient servant of the Lord. Our condolances  on behave of the Suriname Bible Society.

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Anet was one of the most inspiring women of God I have ever met. Her devotion to the Lord and His Word was evident in every interaction.

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Though I met her only a few times, I learned so much from her and her stories. Each time I met her, I felt welcomed and encouraged. I will never forget one evening when I met her in the kitchen at Beulah while I was staying there. She spoke about the joy of worshiping Jesus in heaven with a rejoicing, almost shouting voice, filled with such clarity and conviction, as if she had been living there all along. In just a few moments, she brought heaven to earth.

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The dramatized audio recordings she made played a key role in helping oral communities in my region engage with the Bible. Her name is forever connected to God's Word, like the heroes of faith who devoted their lives to making His Word known.

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May the Lord bring peace to us all during this time of loss, for a grand reunion of laughter and joy is upon those on the other side of the veil.

I cherish fond memories of aunt Anet teaching us children songs and gospel during our trip from Idaho to Albuquerque. Anet had a beautiful impact on me as a child that I am forever grateful to the Lord for her being part our lives.

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Tribute to Mrs. Anet Jackson (1935-2025) By Lungfa Maikarfi

With gratitude to God, I honor the life and legacy of Mrs. Anet Jackson, Co-Founder of Faith Comes By Hearing and a faithful servant of Christ. She served with quiet strength and unwavering faith, helping advance God's Word to people across the world.

Her life reflected a deep love for Scripture and for those longing to hear it:

"Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." (Romans 10:17)

Though we mourn her passing, we rejoice in the hope we have in Christ, knowing she has completed her race and entered her rest:

"I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." (2 Timothy 4:7)

"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, they will rest from their labor." (Revelation 14:13)

We trust the Lord's commendation over her life:

"Well done, good and faithful servant." Matthew 25:21)

Adieu Grandma A'Net!

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Dear Jackson Family,

Please receive my heartfelt condolences during this time of profound loss. We honor the life of Mrs. Anet Jackson, a remarkable woman whose faith, vision, and dedication helped shape the ministry from its earliest days. As co-founder, she poured her strength, creativity, and love into the work of God, leaving an enduring legacy that continues to bless countless people around the world.

Her pioneering efforts in producing dramatized audio Scriptures opened doors for many to hear God's Word in a fresh and transformative way. Through her commitment, entire communities gained access to the hope and truth of the Gospel, an impact that will continue bearing fruit for generations.

We thank God for Anet's life, her example of faithful service, and the immeasurable contribution she made to the Kingdom. May the Lord surround each of you with His comfort, sustain you with His peace, and strengthen you with the assurance that her labor in the Lord was not in vain.

With deep respect and sincere solidarity,  

on behalf of FCBH LATAM North.

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Mom Anet will always live in our hearts, and in the hearts of many communities whose lives she touched so deeply through the word of God spoken in their heart language. Her ministry brought hope, truth, and transformation to countless people, leaving a legacy that endures till the day of Christ.

I extend my deepest Condolences to the Jackson's family and the entire FCBH family. May you be comforted through the Holy Spirit and through the knowledge that her life mattered greatly and eternally.

Until our glorious reunion, we give thanks for her life, her faith, and the powerful legacy she leaves behind.

In 1995, I had the privilege of meeting Jerry and Anet Jackson. Anet spent nearly a month in Colombo recording the very first Sinhala dramatized audio version of the New Testament for the Ceylon Bible Society. At the time, I was a young Media Officer at CBS, and I coordinated those recordings.
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Those days with Anet were truly memorable and deeply blessed. One of her most remarkable gifts was her God-given ability to grasp languages and expressions. Even while recording in Sinhalaa language completely foreign to her Anet would often identify errors in wording and expression that even experienced Sinhala proofreaders sometimes missed. We had three competent proofreaders, two of whom were on the Sinhala translation committee, yet her discernment stood out clearly. It was a true anointing from above.
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The 25 days of recording were filled with joy, expectation, and even laughter. We completed the entire New Testament in just 21 days, except for the words of Jesus. Anet said she could not find the right voice for Jesus. When that voice finally arrived, we completed the project in 25 days.

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The Anet I knew was kind, humble, cheerful, and quietly mischievous. She chose not to stay in a hotel, but in a modest home of one of our church members. And after a few days of Sri Lankan food became too spicy, my mother lovingly took care of her meals for the rest of her stay.

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After Anet returned to Albuquerque, we stayed in touch for many years. She would often say, “Ravi, you need to visit ABQ. God had another plan. Exactly twenty years later, He called me to serve Faith Comes By Hearing full-time.
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Anet, though we did not meet again on this earth, we hold the blessed hope that we will meet again on that beautiful shore.
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As Scripture assures us:
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"Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your Lord.” Matthew 25:21
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Jerry, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God's peace, comfort, and grace be with you, Morgan, Clay, and all your loved ones.

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We extend our deepest condolences on the passing of the beloved mother of the FCBH family. Her life and legacy will be remembered with gratitude and respect.
During this time of loss, we stand in prayer with the family, trusting in God's unfailing grace and the promise of everlasting peace.

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We share in your sorrow and stand with you in this time of deep loss. In the Pacific way, we mourn together as one family, carrying each other's burdens and holding one another close in prayer.

Though our hearts are heavy, we take comfort in the assurance that God is near to those who grieve. His Word reminds us:

"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18

May the peace of God surround the Jackson's family and may His presence strengthen you. May the memories of beloved Anet Jackson continue to live on in our hearts.

With heartfelt sympathy and prayers.

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I always saw Anet with a smile in her face. One of the biggest legacies that will be hard to know the extent of the impact she brought about is the dramatized recordings of the NT. Not only have people engaged the Bible in a format and language they identify with and comprehend best, but the dramatized version has dug deeper into the soul of the listener in holistic transformative ways. We will miss her dearly but rejoice in the picture of imagining her hearing our Savior say, "Well done good and faithful servant."

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The Lord has made Sister Anet a blessing to me personally, to Ika language Community and to peoples of Enuani, Ghotuo, Ndokwa/Ukwuani and Olukwumi--all of who now have Audio-Scriptures in the ir heart languages--same also to the peoples of Aokho,Ikpeshi, Okphe, and Ososo language communities and most recently the 7 people groups of Arhe, Enwan of Edo, Etsako, Ikhin, Uneme North, Uneme South and Uneme Ekpedo. We are glad she goes to a better place, to be with the Lord. Thanks to her immediate family for being with her in it all. May the Lord encourage and refresh you all, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

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A noble woman, devoted to God and served humanity with humility.
Side by side with Jerry, she carried God's Word to the nations.
Many do noble things but Anet was exceptional.
Her legacy lives on across the nations and continents.
Having so faithfully served the Lord, she now rests in His eternal reward.

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Anet truly lived her life for the Lord. Her love for God and her passion to take His Word to the nations were inspiring. She always took time to ask how you were doing and never hesitated to pray with you. I cherished our breakfasts with Anet and Jerry at Beulah—they were always the highlight of my trips to Albuquerque. She has now heard the words, "Well done, good and faithful servant."

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From Brazil, we send our sincere condolences to the family Jacksons. We stand and pray together with all FCBH family. A fraternal and heartfelt embrace in the peace of Christ. As Scripture affirms, "Blessed are those who die in the Lord" (Revelation 14:13).

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In this season of mourning, I would like to express my deepest condolences to the Jackson family on the passing of Anet.

I never had an opportunity to meet Anet in person, but I know that she has been a hugely inspirational figure to each and every one of us in FCBH. We know how passionately Anet loved Jesus and had served Him faithfully.

I mourn with the Jacksons and also rejoice in the hope we have in Christ that Anet has now entered eternity with Jesus in the sweet place where no tears and sorrows dwell.

I pray that the Lord will comfort you with His peace and strengthen you during this time.

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Anet's life reflected quiet kindness, generosity, and genuine care for others. She had a rare way of making people feel seen and supported, often through simple and thoughtful acts. Her love and compassion have touched many lives across the world, and her legacy will continue to live on in those she served.

We give thanks for her life and hold the Jackson family in our prayers, trusting God's comfort and peace to surround you during this time.

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him." - Romans 15:13

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From Cyrus and Pastor Margaret,

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We pray that our Dad Jerry, the Jackson family and all of us in FCBH will be encouraged and rejoice for our Mum Anet is now clothed with her heavenly dwelling, that she longed for, according to the words of Paul in 2 Corinthians 5:1 &2 AMP.

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[1] For we know that if the earthly tent [our physical body] which is our house is torn down [through death], we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

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[2] Meanwhile we groan, longing to be clothed instead with our [immortal, eternal] heavenly dwelling,

To God be the Glory for our Mum Anet’s life and ministry, having pioneered the work of recording Scriptures in FCBH.

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Anet came, saw, and conquered.

Through tireless dedication, she helped communities hear God speak in their own heart languages, opening doors of faith, and transformation.
Her work did not just overcome challenges rather changed lives and left a lasting spiritual legacy.

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Anet is one of those people that when you meet her shes hard to forget. Since I have worked at FCBH, her faith has been contagious. Just talking to her and hearing her stories has help make my faith stronger. I remember sometimes when i'd be walking by her in the hall she would put her arm around mine and walk down the hall with me. She knew how to make people feel special. When i think i Well done good and faithful servant, i think of Anet.

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Anet understood something profoundly important: that the Word of God is not meant to stay on shelves or in one language, but to be heard, understood, and received in the heart language of every people.

Through tireless dedication to Bible distribution the Jacksons helped ensure that men, women, and children many of whom may never know their name could encounter Scripture in a way that speaks directly to their hearts. Because of this work, the voice of God continues to be heard in villages, homes, and communities where it had never been heard before.

This legacy does not end today.

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Every Scripture shared, every story told, every life transformed by God's Word stands as living testimony to a mission carried out with faith, humility, and perseverance.

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