He earned the nickname “Father Bob” for his dedicated and altruistic service, Robert Jordan.
Robert Jordan is a retired veteran, pastor, mentor, author, podcaster, and selfless servant—a true man of God.
Inspired by the 1993 World Trade Center attack, he joined the Navy at age 34, intending to serve briefly before law school but instead committed to a long military career.
Jordan served five tours in Afghanistan, rising from Chief Petty Officer to Chief Warrant Officer in elite special operations.
Now an author, pastor, and philanthropist, Jordan has published books like Faith, Flag, and Family and The Warms of the Gospel series.
Robert shared about:
- Robert Jordan’s military career was profoundly shaped by his experiences with poverty, culture, and humanitarian service.
- The emotional toll of war and the deep impact of the 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
- Robert left contracting work for mental health reasons and now runs a nonprofit supporting those in need while also working as an author and pastor.