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Pocketing God’s Promises

In a Tree with Jesus

Friday, March 20, 2026 | Guest: Jon Crocker and Tim Berrey |
Topics: Missions

John Paton, missionary to the New Hebrides in the South Pacific during the 1800s, often faced the threat of death when muskets, clubs, and spears were leveled at him. When he was forced to spend the night in a tree to escape warring natives, what promise from God comforted Paton? Find out in this week's episode of Pocketing God’s Promises. 

Sources: John G. Paton: Missionary to the New Hebrides Islands, an autobiography edited by his brother James Paton

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About the Hosts

Jon Crocker and Tim Berrey

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Mr. Jon Crocker, executive director of GFA, served as a missionary to Mexico for 10 years and is grateful to have been part of Christ’s building His church in Mexico City. Jon and his wife, Andrea, have five children. Dr. Tim Berrey, GFA’s director of missionary recruitment, served in the Philippines for nearly 20 years, training dozens of national leaders through Bob Jones Memorial Bible College. Tim and his wife, Laura, have six children. Both men have spoken across the US and around the world in churches, colleges, and conferences. The desire of their hearts is to see well-equipped gospel witnesses raised up in the next generation.