Reverend Jarrod Cochran is a writer, a speaker, and an activist for peace, justice, and social change within the context of the church and society. Jarrod has served as an interim pastor for an evangelical church and is currently serving as the associate chaplain and firefighter for a local Atlanta, Georgia fire department and a volunteer chaplain for an organization that assists the homeless and poverty-stricken. During his time of serving in these positions, Cochran has had the opportunity to see firsthand that Christ has called his followers to something more than just a religion; Jesus has called them to further the kingdom of God on this earth and be agents of his great change.

Cochran was raised in an evangelical church where his father served as the senior pastor. Jarrod took over as the interim pastor of this church after his father's death, but was quickly removed from this position when he began preaching about how Jesus calls his followers to peacemaking as a way of life (during the current Iraq War), that God loves the homosexual just as much as he loves the heterosexual, and suggesting that there is more to being a Christian than opposing abortion, gay marriage, and voting for conservative leaders.

From there, Reverend Cochran began his career as a guest speaker for different gatherings and events while continuing to serve as the associate chaplain and firefighter for a metro-Atlanta fire department. Reverend Cochran has gone on to serve as a member, writer, and a listed speaker for several Christian organizations which include  Every Church a Peace Church, CrossLeft, and the Christian networking group Social Redemption.Jarrod has also taken part in a weekly conference-call with prominent religious leaders of all faiths throughout the nation known as the National Religious Leaders Conference.

Jarrod currently holds the positions of Leadership Council Member of the Progressive Christian Alliance, Associate Chaplain and Firefighter for a local Atlanta fire department, Media Contact for PFLAG, a member of the Clergy Cabinet for the interfaith Network of Spiritual Progressives, and Ministerial Leader and Counselor for the Christian networking organization Social Redemption.

Rev. Cochran's first book, Finding Jesus Outside the Box: A Progressive Chrisitan Manifesto on the Journey from Religion to Authentic Faith (Doulos Christou Press/Progressive Christian Alliance Press), is currently ranked at #63 in Amazon.com's top 100 digital download list. 

As a guest speaker and writer, Jarrod enjoys any opportunity to share his faith and empower others to put their belief in the life and teachings of Jesus into action. Jarrod is no stranger to controversy as he regularly tackles difficult issues ranging from our responsibility to the poor and poverty-stricken to the Christ-centered response on the issue of homosexuality. Cochran not only speaks this message but attempts to live it out by actively participating in a leadership-role with several faith-based organizations and groups that are concerned with bringing together faith and social change. Jarrod lives in the metro area of Atlanta, Georgia, along with his wife Erin.

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