Jacob has lived in Hanoi, Vietnam since 1997. He leads Hanoi International Fellowship and founded the Love Your City network, equipping believers to seek the shalom of their cities through prayer, partnership, and public witness.
He holds a Doctorate in Transformational Leadership with a focus on City Transformation from Bakke Graduate University, a Master’s in Organizational Leadership with a focus on Nonprofits and Multinational Organizations from Regent University, and an undergrad in Bible and Missions from Elim Bible College.
With over 30 years of experience in urban missions, Jacob has contributed to the Lausanne Movement through Marketplace Ministry (2004), the Global Diaspora Network (2023), and the L4 Cities Network. He previously served as executive director of the Missional International Church Network and is the author of Love Your City (WestBow Press, 2020).
Originally from the Netherlands, Jacob is married to Linda from Pennsylvania, USA. They have three adult children who now live and serve the Lord on the East Coast of the United States.