Bounding Toward Hope: Dublin Resident and DCA Alum Pens New Book

Dublin Christian Academy is mentioned in a new book, Heaven & Earth, written by Dublin resident, Pastor Jordan Moody. Born and raised in town, Moody serves as the pastor of Hope Fellowship Church in Jaffrey, and he is a 2007 graduate of Dublin Christian Academy.

Published by Hosanna Revival and set to debut on February 5, the book is a project that grew out of Moody’s journey through grief and loss following the passing of his father, Kevin Moody, former Head of School at Dublin Christian Academy. “Mr. Kevin,” as he was known on campus, completed his early journey in 2020 following a long illness. Mr. Kevin, whose parents were founders of the academy, had served at DCA for 38 years in many roles, including teacher, Head of School, and Director of Development.

Moody recalls finding a quote by Christian missionary Adoniram Judson scrawled in his father’s bible: “When Christ calls me Home, I shall go with the gladness of a boy bounding away from school.”

The metaphor of a boy bounding away from school was particularly fitting since Moody’s father spent most of his life “at school.” Bounding away from school to go home to heaven is how Moody thought of his dad’s passing, not looking only to heaven but also looking forward with real, tangible hope for the New Earth.

Heaven & Earth is a compassionate guide through grief and a practical Bible study. Across eight chapters, Moody explores what the Bible reveals about the promise of a renewed creation. Designed for both individual reflection and community use, the book includes study questions and a “Frequently Asked Questions” section to address common curiosities about the afterlife.

Moody hopes the book will help anyone who has questions about heaven and the afterlife as he explores what the Bible says about a living hope we have through Jesus Christ and an eternity with God that will be surprisingly earthy.

Heaven & Earth: Awakening Hope for Eternity with God is available for pre-order at Hosanna Revival’s website.