M. James Jordan
Home is the sailor, home from the sea,
and the hunter home from the hill.
Obituary
It is with deep sadness that the family of James Jordan announce his passing. Born in New Zealand on 3 April 1950 to Bruce and Ivy Jordan (née Paris), James spent his formative years in the small rural town of Mangaweka - a place that formed a key aspect of his identity and that would hold enduring place in his heart.
James is survived by his beloved wife and life companion, Denise, and his three children, and seven grandchildren, of whom he was immensely proud. He was the younger brother of Bob and he is survived by his sister Sylvia.
Growing up in rural New Zealand, James was shaped profoundly by the surrounding bush and mountains. His love of the wild and the attraction of solitude, led him to pursue an early career as a deer culler, and throughout his life, he would be a passionate tramper (hiker), hunter and, later, fly fisherman. For a time, he even took to the skies as a paraglider. He was never happier than when he was outdoors; often alone, but also with a friend, or in the company of one of his beloved dogs.
Until the end, James saw himself as a country boy from New Zealand with a deep connection to the outdoors, particularly the rugged mountains. Yet, he became known internationally as a prophetic herald of God’s fathering love and of our identity as His sons and daughters. This was a revelation that shifted how we see Christianity and which touched lives across the world.
Building on the foundation laid by his own spiritual father, Jack Winter, James developed a distinctive message and vision that grew into Fatherheart Ministries. At the heart of his message was a conviction born of personal experience: knowing intellectually that God loves us is not enough. Only when the Love of God is poured into and experienced within our hearts can our lives be radically transformed. James’s ability to convey this reality, has left a life-changing impact globally, unfolding across many cultures and among people from all walks of life.
Often a man alone in his outdoor adventures, he was an equal partner in every other aspect with his wife, Denise. Her strengths were his weaknesses, and with her vision, wisdom, and encouragement he was able to fulfill the calling he had received. Often James would express how deeply grateful he was for the wonderful woman God had given him as his life partner.
The great irony of James's life was that a man who loved wilderness and solitude spent much of it speaking to gatherings of people across the world — visiting Europe on 49 occasions, in addition to countries throughout Asia, the Americas, and Africa.
Those who knew James, remember a man of rare authenticity. He was not influenced by status or social expectation, never softening what he believed to be true in order to make it more palatable to his audience. He was highly intelligent and intuitive, with a sharp and sometimes surprising sense of humour. He possessed a deep capacity for compassion, a strong sense of fairness, and great courage. These facets of James’s character expressed themselves equally and unwaveringly in the wilderness, or in a crowded auditorium before an audience. He loved his family deeply and treasured the many friendships he built across his lifetime. He will be greatly missed.
A mystic and a poet, James Jordan was a man whose heart was always, in some sense, in the mountains of New Zealand. Yet, by giving everything to follow the calling within that same heart, he was to become an instrument through which lives were changed forever across the world.
In our Father’s arms
'The Hermit' Poem
I knew a man who lived alone along the mountain range.
He stood apart, as men do stand, and most folks thought him strange.
He spent the hours and days and weeks just looking at the scenes
And slept in a tumble down old shack and dreamed his private dreams.
His bare and weathered feet would tread the hidden mountain ways.
His shirt and shorts and matted hair received the weather’s rays.
A gnarled old man with a rough bare
life and a tough old soul some said;
But there was a hidden side to him and to it I was lead.
“The choices that we make in life”, he told me, “set our course."
And I made one that few do make in my life’s simple source.
I fully spurned all that I saw as treadmills of the way
That man will go to power and praise, possessions, worth and pay.
I chose the path of wonder, of gaze and awe and wow.
I simply chose to appreciate, existence here and now.
I saw the bird upon the wing the tree upon the land,
And fell in love with watching it and living in its hand.”
He quoted from the poets, from simpler times and true.
Hour on hour; they were his friends; he spoke as they would do.
His voice would rise and fall and roll and tell of wonders seen,
And take my soul ten worlds away where grass is greenest green.
He rightly said that arts the force that civilizes man.
T’is love and meaning all in all and the only path that can
Take us from the lower things of shelter, food and fun,
And cause our hearts to soar and scream and see into the sun.
“The world,” he said, “acknowledges the artists work as fine.
Elevates above all else and trades the work divine.
But the way of the world is against the way of gaze and sense and feel.
It is the way of get and earn, of concrete, wood and steel.”
He said, “I followed the former way and other I have none.
But the former is the deeper well and in its path I’ve run.
It paid me back with loneliness as few do choose this line,
But it is a wealthy poverty that paints this life of mine.”
He wrote no words, he left no art at all that I could find.
He had no need to publish it, art lived within his mind.
Some say he was a saddest man, lonely, without a mate.
To me he was a single voice beyond a wondrous gate.
– M. James Jordan
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April 19, 2026
Dear Denise and family,
James has had a huge impact on our lives from the moment we met in the late 90's in the Netherlands.
We are grateful for getting to know him. De revelation of the Love of the Father changed our lives from that moment onwards. We are thankful that we were able to come to New Zealand in 2019 for the gatering and SOPP. Trips that filled our hearts with awe and wonder of the greatness of God's love and the beauty of New Zealand.
The last time we met James, in 2022, was a special moment for us when he visited the Netherlands for the last time. And we helped organising a conference near our home town of Montfoort. We remember introducing (our now grown up) kids to James and he brought up some memories from one of the times he visited our house in the early years.
After all these years I (Rolf) remember something he said in 2002 when we met in St Heliers. 'Sometimes you can’t quite put your finger on what makes an encounter special or what impact it has. But later on, you realize that so much has changed since that moment.'
On many occasions and in many ways James has influenced and changed our lifes in a positive way. There just aren't any words to describe it all. He will be deeply missed.
Love, Rolf and Suzanne de Krijger.
James has had a huge impact on our lives from the moment we met in the late 90's in the Netherlands.
We are grateful for getting to know him. De revelation of the Love of the Father changed our lives from that moment onwards. We are thankful that we were able to come to New Zealand in 2019 for the gatering and SOPP. Trips that filled our hearts with awe and wonder of the greatness of God's love and the beauty of New Zealand.
The last time we met James, in 2022, was a special moment for us when he visited the Netherlands for the last time. And we helped organising a conference near our home town of Montfoort. We remember introducing (our now grown up) kids to James and he brought up some memories from one of the times he visited our house in the early years.
After all these years I (Rolf) remember something he said in 2002 when we met in St Heliers. 'Sometimes you can’t quite put your finger on what makes an encounter special or what impact it has. But later on, you realize that so much has changed since that moment.'
On many occasions and in many ways James has influenced and changed our lifes in a positive way. There just aren't any words to describe it all. He will be deeply missed.
Love, Rolf and Suzanne de Krijger.
April 14, 2026
I was truly privileged to hear James speak at Bread of Life Church in Taiwan during a very difficult season in my life almost ten years ago. His message about the Father and His love deeply touched me. It moved me so much that I later booked a flight to attend a multi-day conference in Singapore just to hear him again.
Over the past few months, I found myself thinking about traveling to New Zealand to hear James speak again. Now I believe it was God gently nudging my heart to remember him. I can hardly believe that he has gone home so soon.
What he preached felt deeply genuine, and I believe it came from how he truly lived every day. His life and message have left a lasting impact on me, and I know on many others as well.
My heartfelt prayer is that his family will experience God’s comfort in many tangible ways during this time.
With love to you all—take care, and I hope to see you again someday.
Over the past few months, I found myself thinking about traveling to New Zealand to hear James speak again. Now I believe it was God gently nudging my heart to remember him. I can hardly believe that he has gone home so soon.
What he preached felt deeply genuine, and I believe it came from how he truly lived every day. His life and message have left a lasting impact on me, and I know on many others as well.
My heartfelt prayer is that his family will experience God’s comfort in many tangible ways during this time.
With love to you all—take care, and I hope to see you again someday.
April 12, 2026
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We are very grateful to have met James on several occasions.
This humble man could carry the anointing Father had blessed him with.
The vulnerability he expressed in words, and the authenticity he showed. And the way he could communicate from his heart and spirit,
made him the right man on the right place in the right time for us.
The first time I met him was in Boskoop, Holland. Later on he came to our little church in Waddinxveen Holland.
We pray his legacy will be a renewed outpouring of the Spirit of Sonship!
A deeper knowing of God as our Real Father!
This humble man could carry the anointing Father had blessed him with.
The vulnerability he expressed in words, and the authenticity he showed. And the way he could communicate from his heart and spirit,
made him the right man on the right place in the right time for us.
The first time I met him was in Boskoop, Holland. Later on he came to our little church in Waddinxveen Holland.
We pray his legacy will be a renewed outpouring of the Spirit of Sonship!
A deeper knowing of God as our Real Father!
April 12, 2026
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I had the privilege of meeting James in 2025 when he and Denise came to visit INS. Knowing that he was very unwell, I knew that there was a good chance that he would not make it, but I was so hoping that I would get the chance to hear him speak, having never had the chance to meet him in person before. Wonderfully, he did come, and he shared at 2 of our sessions. I felt so privileged to be in the room. There was such a grace on his words that lifted all of this perfomance and pressure off me, and I was just drinking in everything that he said.. I could feel this deep revelation that I didn't understand going straight into my heart..
The last day that he and Denise were on the island, I woke up and sensed Holy Spirit say that I needed to go and say thank you to him for all that he and Denise had poured out all over the world. I knew that it would take a lot of courage for me to do something like that, especially as we had been asked to be sensitive and not disturb him with lots of questions etc. But I also sensed that this prompting from Holy Spirit came with enough courage.. so after lunch I sat and waited until he had finished his conversations, praying that I would get a chance and would be able to somehow articulate what was in my heart.
The moment came, and he graciously came and sat beside me, and through many tears I was able to say thank you, and to honour him for his sacrifice of love.. and to also share with him that somehow I wanted to spend the rest of my life doing the same.. He just listened and was so kind, gentle, patient and understanding with me, even in my overwhelmed and tearful state, and it's a moment of love that I will never forget. I can't really put into words what happened to me on INS - all I know is that love came and found me in the middle of my mess, came and filled up all of those empty places in my heart.. and I am forever changed.
The writing that I've done since that time has flowed out of those moments and is part of the legacy of love that he leaves, and is also the burning torch that we get to take out into the dark places, carrying that beautiful love which transforms everything.. Thank you James for your extraordinary sacrifice of love- and for your yes which cost you more than we will ever know. I am eternally grateful. Until we meet again, Vicki
The last day that he and Denise were on the island, I woke up and sensed Holy Spirit say that I needed to go and say thank you to him for all that he and Denise had poured out all over the world. I knew that it would take a lot of courage for me to do something like that, especially as we had been asked to be sensitive and not disturb him with lots of questions etc. But I also sensed that this prompting from Holy Spirit came with enough courage.. so after lunch I sat and waited until he had finished his conversations, praying that I would get a chance and would be able to somehow articulate what was in my heart.
The moment came, and he graciously came and sat beside me, and through many tears I was able to say thank you, and to honour him for his sacrifice of love.. and to also share with him that somehow I wanted to spend the rest of my life doing the same.. He just listened and was so kind, gentle, patient and understanding with me, even in my overwhelmed and tearful state, and it's a moment of love that I will never forget. I can't really put into words what happened to me on INS - all I know is that love came and found me in the middle of my mess, came and filled up all of those empty places in my heart.. and I am forever changed.
The writing that I've done since that time has flowed out of those moments and is part of the legacy of love that he leaves, and is also the burning torch that we get to take out into the dark places, carrying that beautiful love which transforms everything.. Thank you James for your extraordinary sacrifice of love- and for your yes which cost you more than we will ever know. I am eternally grateful. Until we meet again, Vicki
April 12, 2026
Dear Denise and family. We are remembering James both for his influence in our life’s for which we are hugely thankful. I first met James in South Africa during the first and only Forum held in Bloemfontein and later at the forums and leaders meetings here and there. Guus is very grateful for the sessions James was still able to share at Orama during the last INS. We pray Father’s love over you for this time of mourning.
With much love!
Guus and Winette.
With much love!
Guus and Winette.
April 11, 2026
In 2012 every thing changed for me . I attended a Fatherheart A school in North Carolina. When James spoke something touched me deeply. My whole outlook on the world changed, and my heart changed . . I saw a huge missing piece in my Christian life filled in. I will be forever grateful for James and Denise for bringing the revelation of Abba’s love
I am also grateful that they spoke on two occasions at Fatherheart events in my town of Nelson, British Columbia.once in 2013 and another in 2018. .In addition, my wife and I spent a month in Taupo at the 2019 Gathering.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you James
PS the photo below is James speaking to over 300 Pastors at a conference in Vernon BC in 2018
I am also grateful that they spoke on two occasions at Fatherheart events in my town of Nelson, British Columbia.once in 2013 and another in 2018. .In addition, my wife and I spent a month in Taupo at the 2019 Gathering.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you James
PS the photo below is James speaking to over 300 Pastors at a conference in Vernon BC in 2018
April 11, 2026
Through Jame’s ministry I received the love of God in a very deep way, one of deep trust and safety. Not in just a head knowledge but in my heart. The father’s love so very evident. Always thankful.
April 10, 2026
I havent met James personally but my life has been greatly impacted by his life through the Fatherheart Ministries. I have been a believer for many many years but I havent experienced how deep and wide the love of ABBA FATHER is to me until I attended A School in Manila. Praising God for your life, James. I'm glad there is eternity ahead to meet you someday. may Abba Father comfort you Denise and the whole family in your time of grief.
In Abba's love, from the Philippines.
In Abba's love, from the Philippines.
April 10, 2026
When I heard that James had passed away I decided to honor James by going for a walk into the nature. So I went to the seashore and for my surprise the ice had gone and the water was flowing freely and sun was shining and I remembered the words of James: there is absolutely nothing that the love of the Father cannot heal!
Thank you James and Denise for the immense blessing you have been to Finland!
Bless you Denise and the whole Jordan family!
Thank you James and Denise for the immense blessing you have been to Finland!
Bless you Denise and the whole Jordan family!
April 9, 2026
We are so grateful to you James for the impact you have had on our lives. For years prior to meeting you we were seeking to fully understand the revelation and experience of Father in what seemed an isolated place. Thank you for your prophetic teaching which established and grounded us in Father’s heart and brought us into relationship with so many wonderful sons and daughters.
Dear Denise, thank you so much for your love and wisdom. We are praying for you and the family - the eternal God is your dwelling place and underneath you are His everlasting arms (Deut 33;27).
Dear Denise, thank you so much for your love and wisdom. We are praying for you and the family - the eternal God is your dwelling place and underneath you are His everlasting arms (Deut 33;27).
April 9, 2026
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There are very few people who cross our paths in life who have such an impact to be truly life changing. I can count on one hand who they are. James Jordan was one of them
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James along with his wife Denise came into our lives in 2006. We met them for the first time when we turned up at the Eden Centre for lunch with some friends who already knew the Jordans. That day was the beginning of a journey we are still on. I walked around the garden at the Eden Centre with James, he said they needed a gardener, inside my heart leapt as I love gardening! He later told me he knew that day we would be joining them in their ministry. Since then we have walked a journey which has brought us into an intimate relationship with God as our Father.
We are so grateful for what James and Denise have brought into our lives. We have discovered love beyond measure and it has been an immense privilege to walk with them and share what they have imparted into us. We travelled the world with James for years and laterly on our own. Sometimes there was not much day to day contact. One year I had a rare email from James. It simply said “I saw a New Zealand falcon fly over the Eden Centre today. I thought you might be interested!” He never was a great message sender so this one is a keeper.
It has not always been easy. Like all friendships there were occassional and very rare challenges, but love overcomes those challenges. When I spoke to James last year he prayed for us and blessed us to continue walking the journey that we are on. We are and we will. We carry James’ legacy in our hearts. Until we meet again my dear friend and brother.
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James along with his wife Denise came into our lives in 2006. We met them for the first time when we turned up at the Eden Centre for lunch with some friends who already knew the Jordans. That day was the beginning of a journey we are still on. I walked around the garden at the Eden Centre with James, he said they needed a gardener, inside my heart leapt as I love gardening! He later told me he knew that day we would be joining them in their ministry. Since then we have walked a journey which has brought us into an intimate relationship with God as our Father.
We are so grateful for what James and Denise have brought into our lives. We have discovered love beyond measure and it has been an immense privilege to walk with them and share what they have imparted into us. We travelled the world with James for years and laterly on our own. Sometimes there was not much day to day contact. One year I had a rare email from James. It simply said “I saw a New Zealand falcon fly over the Eden Centre today. I thought you might be interested!” He never was a great message sender so this one is a keeper.
It has not always been easy. Like all friendships there were occassional and very rare challenges, but love overcomes those challenges. When I spoke to James last year he prayed for us and blessed us to continue walking the journey that we are on. We are and we will. We carry James’ legacy in our hearts. Until we meet again my dear friend and brother.
April 9, 2026
It's been a blessing to have known James,Denise and the Fatherheart team since completing the A School in 2006 the at the B school in Taupo the following year.
Sharing in the revelation of who we are as sons and daughters of a loving father the ministry was truely life changing.
I also experienced the hospitatity shown by James and Denise when staying at the Eden centre and serving by pruning the roses and helping paint the chapel (Pavilion) with Ray.
Great to watch the live stream celebration today
& touched bty the wonderful sharing.
Love and prayers to Denise and the faming and Gods richest blessing on the Fatherheart legacy that continues around the world 🙏❤️😇
Sharing in the revelation of who we are as sons and daughters of a loving father the ministry was truely life changing.
I also experienced the hospitatity shown by James and Denise when staying at the Eden centre and serving by pruning the roses and helping paint the chapel (Pavilion) with Ray.
Great to watch the live stream celebration today
& touched bty the wonderful sharing.
Love and prayers to Denise and the faming and Gods richest blessing on the Fatherheart legacy that continues around the world 🙏❤️😇
April 9, 2026
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PS. Just an add I coudn't add to the text I wrote here yesterday. Found this photo of James speaking at the B school in the Netherlands 2015.
What a great week it was!
What a great week it was!
April 9, 2026
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In James I saw treasure in an earthen vessel.
Watching closely I saw Love and Wisdom, knowing the source could only be from above.
As I sat and drank from the overflow I was forever changed; grateful to have a unique precious deposit.
A one of a kind clay vessel now broken but treasures remain scattered across the world; a perfume poured out.
Fly high James!
Sending much love to Denise.
Watching closely I saw Love and Wisdom, knowing the source could only be from above.
As I sat and drank from the overflow I was forever changed; grateful to have a unique precious deposit.
A one of a kind clay vessel now broken but treasures remain scattered across the world; a perfume poured out.
Fly high James!
Sending much love to Denise.
April 9, 2026
Thank you, to James for coming all the way to Norway shearing your heart, and revealing the love of the Father to us.
I special thank you for showing me the value of my heart, and that I have a mother's heart.
Thank you to Denise too for revealing the love of God's mother heart, and for shearing that love itself.
I am forever greateful, it has changed my life.
I special thank you for showing me the value of my heart, and that I have a mother's heart.
Thank you to Denise too for revealing the love of God's mother heart, and for shearing that love itself.
I am forever greateful, it has changed my life.
April 9, 2026
James,
You have been the Father's gift to this world. Thank you for following the call. The message you brought has been transforming lives of believers in my country, Poland, as well as in so many other lives and countries around the world. The beauty of the wild that has been so present within you has also awaken my long forgotten love. I'm sure it's fun to enjoy the Father's embrace in the most real sense. Thank you!
You have been the Father's gift to this world. Thank you for following the call. The message you brought has been transforming lives of believers in my country, Poland, as well as in so many other lives and countries around the world. The beauty of the wild that has been so present within you has also awaken my long forgotten love. I'm sure it's fun to enjoy the Father's embrace in the most real sense. Thank you!
April 8, 2026
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Dear Denise & family,
We're dropping our petals in Penang, Malaysia, with so much love & appreciation for the friendships & impact you both have on our lives these last 20 years🥰
Well done Chris, Frank, Shireen & Frances.. beautiful, touching & fitting celebration! With Shireen, Dass & Rani, Jeff& Diane , Richard & Nia from those first meetings in Penang & KL, the precious memories are as vivid as yesterday's🙌🏼a klaidoscope of James' personal quips or comments around a table or his now famous one liners come flooding back🥰 Our lives were & are never the same!!
We both count it such a privilege to be considered friends & extended family, and with joy continue to live & love in Christ, and the overflow of Father's love here in Asia.
May Spirit's comfort & strength be with you all, on the rest of your journey til we all meet again..would love to be in Taupo or Orama someday 😍
Les & Sandi
We're dropping our petals in Penang, Malaysia, with so much love & appreciation for the friendships & impact you both have on our lives these last 20 years🥰
Well done Chris, Frank, Shireen & Frances.. beautiful, touching & fitting celebration! With Shireen, Dass & Rani, Jeff& Diane , Richard & Nia from those first meetings in Penang & KL, the precious memories are as vivid as yesterday's🙌🏼a klaidoscope of James' personal quips or comments around a table or his now famous one liners come flooding back🥰 Our lives were & are never the same!!
We both count it such a privilege to be considered friends & extended family, and with joy continue to live & love in Christ, and the overflow of Father's love here in Asia.
May Spirit's comfort & strength be with you all, on the rest of your journey til we all meet again..would love to be in Taupo or Orama someday 😍
Les & Sandi
April 8, 2026
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JAMES is one of those rare individuals who combined a brilliant intellect with a childlike relationship with God and a very manly lifestyle and temperament. He was fearless and faithful and full of good fruit wherever he spoke. I admired him greatly. I’m so grateful for the way he glorified God, the father and his teachings through his life. I look forward to seeing him again as we both will be dancing around the father’s throne one day! 💕
April 8, 2026
My deepest condolences to Denise and their children and grandchildren.
April 8, 2026
Thank you James for your authenticity- a grace in turn that allowed you to recognise authenticity, The Father heart of God. Love. Thank you for the giving of yourself and the imparting of this message of love to many, including myself. Thank you to Denise and family for sharing your husband/father/grandfather with us.
Maree Sobolewski
Maree Sobolewski
April 8, 2026
Thank you for your open heart to share Father. You were like an Oasis to me , to be able to come and drink freely the life of Father.
Till I see you again.
Till I see you again.
April 8, 2026
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I can still remember James visiting our church in the Netherlands, almost 3 decades ago. I was a little boy at the time but his words made a lasting inpression on me then. A few years later I also attended the first A school in the Netherlands, what a profound pleasure it has been to enjoy his stories and heart. He continually encouraged us to keep on sharing the amazing deapth of the Father’s love, and I will continue to do so.
Thank you, James. Until we meet again!
Denise, I can’t even imagine how difficult it must be for you to not have him around anymore. I pray you and your family will find strength and solace in His everlasting arms.
Thank you, James. Until we meet again!
Denise, I can’t even imagine how difficult it must be for you to not have him around anymore. I pray you and your family will find strength and solace in His everlasting arms.
April 8, 2026
Over 20 years ago, I attended my first A school in Hemel Hempstead
with James and his team. I thought I was 'born again' 20 years previously; but this was a true awakening and the beginning of an amazing journey into the revelation of the Father heart of God. When James asked Father to let His arms be Father's arms and God filled my entire being with His love and acceptance I found so much of what I had been longing and searching for, even though I didn't know it.
Thank you Father for using your willing son James to bring your children into this place of love and acceptance. There are so many of us who have received the revelation of God as our Father through James and Denise Jordan. Amen
with James and his team. I thought I was 'born again' 20 years previously; but this was a true awakening and the beginning of an amazing journey into the revelation of the Father heart of God. When James asked Father to let His arms be Father's arms and God filled my entire being with His love and acceptance I found so much of what I had been longing and searching for, even though I didn't know it.
Thank you Father for using your willing son James to bring your children into this place of love and acceptance. There are so many of us who have received the revelation of God as our Father through James and Denise Jordan. Amen
April 8, 2026
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We always remember the Devine appointment staying at the same home with James in the UK. Heading down the stairs the first morning we heard James talking in the kitchen, Emily touched my arm and said, Ray listen that’s James Jordan’s voice. What a blessing to be able to have a brief time each morning sharing with James. Blessed to have him do several A and B schools at our church in USA and have He and Denise in our home. Our lives and ministry were totally changed and empowered as we focused on Sonship along with the inner healing and deliverance we did with RTF. As Emily especially is nearing the end of her brief time on Earth, we are at such peace knowing as son and daughter, one with Father, Son, and Holy Spirit we have an eternity together with each other and Father’s family. We are indeed blessed to have know James and the revelation he carried.
Thank you Father, your love fills us to overflowing.
Thank you Father, your love fills us to overflowing.
April 8, 2026
Dear James,
I met a generous person. Nothing could have told me more about God. He was the most Christlike person I have ever met.
Words cannot express my gratitude!
In 2006 I came to my first A-school and fell completely by the simplicity and humbleness in James. His teaching was like like an arrow filled with love right into my heart. His eyes looked like my earthly fathers eyes, and it made it so easy to receive.
During the week I experienced a deep healing in my heart and a great change in my life.
In 2007 after a B-school I was invited to join the fatherheart family and it was the best thing that happened in my life after a long and very difficult periode.
I got A-schools and B-schools and received so much love and healing through all these years together with James and Denise and others.
I am so thankful for the teaching, love and encouragement I have received. I «adopted» James and Denise as my spiritual parents, (they did not know) But your life impacted me more than I can express.
Thank you for everything you are and all you have been giving through all these years I have known you.
A blessing to receive the revelation you are sharing so faithfully.
You have given my life a depth that I could never find alone.
I am so thankful for the life I have now in Christ, with our Father. All because of you and Denise.
The richness in the Spirit I have been drinking from you, gave me a life to live in close relationship with our Father and Jesus to find my own revelations and insight in the Word and an overwhelming feeling of being loved.
You demanded nothing but you gave everything. Thank you!
Praying and love you more than you can understand, dear big brother and dearest Denise.
Karin
I met a generous person. Nothing could have told me more about God. He was the most Christlike person I have ever met.
Words cannot express my gratitude!
In 2006 I came to my first A-school and fell completely by the simplicity and humbleness in James. His teaching was like like an arrow filled with love right into my heart. His eyes looked like my earthly fathers eyes, and it made it so easy to receive.
During the week I experienced a deep healing in my heart and a great change in my life.
In 2007 after a B-school I was invited to join the fatherheart family and it was the best thing that happened in my life after a long and very difficult periode.
I got A-schools and B-schools and received so much love and healing through all these years together with James and Denise and others.
I am so thankful for the teaching, love and encouragement I have received. I «adopted» James and Denise as my spiritual parents, (they did not know) But your life impacted me more than I can express.
Thank you for everything you are and all you have been giving through all these years I have known you.
A blessing to receive the revelation you are sharing so faithfully.
You have given my life a depth that I could never find alone.
I am so thankful for the life I have now in Christ, with our Father. All because of you and Denise.
The richness in the Spirit I have been drinking from you, gave me a life to live in close relationship with our Father and Jesus to find my own revelations and insight in the Word and an overwhelming feeling of being loved.
You demanded nothing but you gave everything. Thank you!
Praying and love you more than you can understand, dear big brother and dearest Denise.
Karin
April 8, 2026
I have no words for the huge impact James (and Denise) and Fatherheart Ministries have had on my life.
February 2009 I had my homecoming to Father at my first Fatherheart conference that radically transformed my life.
Next year in 2010 I met James for the first time for a week in Gjøvik, Norway. That week was so deep and life changing as well. I was "shocked" by the intence strong presence of Father there, and the way James was teaching. never heard anyone teach like that with such strong anointing and love. It touch me to the core of my being.
From 2009 and till now I have been so blessed being at so many Fatherheart schools, events and gatherings with James and others in this beautiful ministry, the Fatherheart family all over the world.
It's been so wonderful to sit in the front of the events and drinking the life substance of living water in James (and others). I am so thankful that I from the start knew that this was so valuable, and dropped everything I had in my hands to attend to the events possible when James came to Europe.
Its been an honour and such huge privelage to know James. Last time I was at Gjøvik with him in 2022, and he announced that he wouldn't come back to Europe anymore, he saw that I struggled with that, but I knew one day that that time would come. When saying goodbye, I cried and thanked him for "everything" and said "I had no words", and he said that it was the best I could say, and he came to give me another hug before I had to leave. I could't stop crying for 24 hours, the tears just kept coming, it was like I felt what was coming.
How James continued to pour his heart out and so generously giving to us all about the revelations he got, even in his sickness, sharing and sharing, wow, he was just so full of Fathers love.
James, thank you from the bottom of my heart! Now you are home, now you are free.
I still need to work with the grief and will miss you so much.
I pray that all that I have received of Fathers Love and revelation will overflow to others around me, and that many many more will come home into to Fathers arms.
All my love to Denise and family.
James, we'll meet again,
With deep gratitude, Mathilde
February 2009 I had my homecoming to Father at my first Fatherheart conference that radically transformed my life.
Next year in 2010 I met James for the first time for a week in Gjøvik, Norway. That week was so deep and life changing as well. I was "shocked" by the intence strong presence of Father there, and the way James was teaching. never heard anyone teach like that with such strong anointing and love. It touch me to the core of my being.
From 2009 and till now I have been so blessed being at so many Fatherheart schools, events and gatherings with James and others in this beautiful ministry, the Fatherheart family all over the world.
It's been so wonderful to sit in the front of the events and drinking the life substance of living water in James (and others). I am so thankful that I from the start knew that this was so valuable, and dropped everything I had in my hands to attend to the events possible when James came to Europe.
Its been an honour and such huge privelage to know James. Last time I was at Gjøvik with him in 2022, and he announced that he wouldn't come back to Europe anymore, he saw that I struggled with that, but I knew one day that that time would come. When saying goodbye, I cried and thanked him for "everything" and said "I had no words", and he said that it was the best I could say, and he came to give me another hug before I had to leave. I could't stop crying for 24 hours, the tears just kept coming, it was like I felt what was coming.
How James continued to pour his heart out and so generously giving to us all about the revelations he got, even in his sickness, sharing and sharing, wow, he was just so full of Fathers love.
James, thank you from the bottom of my heart! Now you are home, now you are free.
I still need to work with the grief and will miss you so much.
I pray that all that I have received of Fathers Love and revelation will overflow to others around me, and that many many more will come home into to Fathers arms.
All my love to Denise and family.
James, we'll meet again,
With deep gratitude, Mathilde
April 8, 2026
For so long I had wanted to attend a Fatherheart School, I’d seen James at various events and knew he had something I lacked.
Finally Father heard my prayer and James & Denice came to do a school in the ministry where I was in North Carolina.
I was profoundly changed when James embraced me, I looked into Fathers eyes.
My life changed in many ways, I came home.
I’m forever thankful for the time’s we’ve shared together and James inputs of wisdom and revelation.
Words cannot express adequately my heart.
James I celebrate your life.
Denise, may Fathers comfort surround you and the family. Much love xx
Finally Father heard my prayer and James & Denice came to do a school in the ministry where I was in North Carolina.
I was profoundly changed when James embraced me, I looked into Fathers eyes.
My life changed in many ways, I came home.
I’m forever thankful for the time’s we’ve shared together and James inputs of wisdom and revelation.
Words cannot express adequately my heart.
James I celebrate your life.
Denise, may Fathers comfort surround you and the family. Much love xx
April 8, 2026
I didn't know James so well, but got spend some weeks listening his deep teaching in Finland and ar Orama center in NZ. Though when heard he passed away I realized how wonderful impact he left also to my life. Not only his deep teaching but his boyish, warm and creative character is missed also by me.
James looked like someone who found his life and enjoyed it. All heavenly comfort for you Denise and your family.
Sirkku
James looked like someone who found his life and enjoyed it. All heavenly comfort for you Denise and your family.
Sirkku
April 8, 2026
Dear James, I miss you so much! I don't have words to describe how grateful I am to you and Denise and how much my life has changed since my first A-school in 2006. All my christian life I had been just a very tired servant of God but when I heard the message of God being a loving Father and not only heard it but also experienced His love for me... everything, everything has changed. I am not a servant anymore. I am a beloved daughter of my Heavenly Father. James thank you!
April 8, 2026
James,
I will miss the words of life and love that flowed from the heart of the Father to your heart and out to me, James ❤️. Your steady kindness and gentleness showed Gracie and I the way of LOVE ❤️ amidst many storms. We will miss you deeply as we cherish your words of life that will keep echoing on our hearts 💞 forever. Until we meet again in Eternity so we can fly together! Much Love ❤️
~ Genevieve and Gracie ~
April 8, 2026
We and I shall TREASURE James. What a privilege, revelation and blessing to have had him and Denise crossing our and my path.
I thank our Heavenly Father for the extraordinary vessels that he and Denise have been for him and still are. Amen. Toute gloire a Dieu. Amen.
Until we meet James again Heavenly Father, we thank you for your love, comfort, strength, peace, favour, protection and hand upon Denise, the whole family and the great family of Fatherheart Ministries.
Thank you Father. Amen.
I thank our Heavenly Father for the extraordinary vessels that he and Denise have been for him and still are. Amen. Toute gloire a Dieu. Amen.
Until we meet James again Heavenly Father, we thank you for your love, comfort, strength, peace, favour, protection and hand upon Denise, the whole family and the great family of Fatherheart Ministries.
Thank you Father. Amen.
April 8, 2026
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My last time seeing James was on 16 Oct 2025 at Orama during INS2025. He looked very handsome and elegant on that day and took a bright group photo with us. I am very thankful got to hug him before he left Orama with Denise that day. It cost both of them hugely to be there with us. I know how special Orama and INS was to James.
In my journey of stepping in and growing in sonship I have different touches with James. First as a little girl in 2012 Penang and INS, then a daughter being advised on a wrong engagement in 2013. James has such a wisdom and authenticity of being real to himself and others. I enjoyed his Dad's jokes and freedom to say no when I suggested something he didn't like😀
He greatly encouraged me in November 2024 and took 1.5 hour to hear my questions of my growing journey and pursue of preaching. He said "Go girl!" with great joy to cheer me on. When I did my first preaching in HK July2025 I sent message to him and he encouraged me with four things to remember on my preaching journey...I treasured those times and his words very much and thankful that my last words said to him was " I will see you again, right?" at Orama and got to send him message at Christmas on telling him "I LOVE YOU James!"
Thank you James for everything especially that you have fought the greatest battles to show your love to Denise and what Father has put in your heart...and I will carry on your baton to grow in sonship and let the fire burning brighter in our hands, in whatever way Father leads me.
In my journey of stepping in and growing in sonship I have different touches with James. First as a little girl in 2012 Penang and INS, then a daughter being advised on a wrong engagement in 2013. James has such a wisdom and authenticity of being real to himself and others. I enjoyed his Dad's jokes and freedom to say no when I suggested something he didn't like😀
He greatly encouraged me in November 2024 and took 1.5 hour to hear my questions of my growing journey and pursue of preaching. He said "Go girl!" with great joy to cheer me on. When I did my first preaching in HK July2025 I sent message to him and he encouraged me with four things to remember on my preaching journey...I treasured those times and his words very much and thankful that my last words said to him was " I will see you again, right?" at Orama and got to send him message at Christmas on telling him "I LOVE YOU James!"
Thank you James for everything especially that you have fought the greatest battles to show your love to Denise and what Father has put in your heart...and I will carry on your baton to grow in sonship and let the fire burning brighter in our hands, in whatever way Father leads me.
April 8, 2026
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I thank God for James and, of course, Denise. Their revelation of God as people's loving and heavenly Father has changed the lives of thousands, perhaps millions, of believers. The immense depth of the love of the Father is expressed in many and varied ways and this was so clearly delivered to us who have attended an INS School in Orama. Also, of course, through the A and B schools worldwide. People have been visibly changed and helped along life's journey which can be so troublesome. Our gratitude for this wonderful teaching is hard to put into words, I just want them to know that we are forever grateful. Penny
April 8, 2026
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The first time I heard James speak was during Sonship Week in Singapore, around 2018. In that short week, there was a profound revelation of God’s love. I wasn’t the only one who said it felt like we were walking on clouds—like every gap of need had been filled...or like our internal racing engine had finally quieted. We simply rested in His love. It felt like coming home.
Before that, I would apply more pressure to my walk with God—do more, try harder, press in - yet this was the complete opposite. It was about letting go of striving, recognising that so much of that effort came from an orphan spirit of performance, trying to be seen by God when He was already there.
I’ve experienced that same sense of coming home through Father Heart Ministries schools and events since then. It has changed my approach to ministry and, in many ways, simplified everything—just come home, rest in the Father’s love, and live out of that love identity as sons.
James, thank you for your faithfulness. Thank you for all you’ve invested in our lives. See you one day in heaven—I’m sure we’ll find you out in the wilderness, still having that great adventure with God.
Appreciate you, mate.
Before that, I would apply more pressure to my walk with God—do more, try harder, press in - yet this was the complete opposite. It was about letting go of striving, recognising that so much of that effort came from an orphan spirit of performance, trying to be seen by God when He was already there.
I’ve experienced that same sense of coming home through Father Heart Ministries schools and events since then. It has changed my approach to ministry and, in many ways, simplified everything—just come home, rest in the Father’s love, and live out of that love identity as sons.
James, thank you for your faithfulness. Thank you for all you’ve invested in our lives. See you one day in heaven—I’m sure we’ll find you out in the wilderness, still having that great adventure with God.
Appreciate you, mate.
April 8, 2026
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My heart is full of gratitude for the ministry of James as the Father revealed His Heart through him. Being already in missions, I had heard the message of the God's Fatherheart many times but it never penetrated in the way that impacted me listening to James. What he shared and the way he shared, brought such life in the simplicity of the anointing that he carried. From there, the Lord 'planted us' among the Fatherheart ministry for a season where my faith became so much more of a 'relationship' with Him.
April 8, 2026
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Such sadness to lose such a wonderful man.
I will always be so grateful to James (and you Denise) for starting me on such a different Christian path of a Father's Loving.
He will be so missed. I could listen to him for hours ... all his stories without a single note..how did he do that and with such sincerity and sense of humour.?! Amazing.
Our love and prayers are with you Denise and your precious family. Jo Jenks
I will always be so grateful to James (and you Denise) for starting me on such a different Christian path of a Father's Loving.
He will be so missed. I could listen to him for hours ... all his stories without a single note..how did he do that and with such sincerity and sense of humour.?! Amazing.
Our love and prayers are with you Denise and your precious family. Jo Jenks
April 7, 2026
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I have never heard anyone speak with the clarity and focus that James did. Delightful and interesting stories were always woven into his messages.
I had the privilege of attending the first "A" School in Palmerston North, New Zealand many, many years ago.
Thank you for the impact you have had in my Christian journey.
Rest in Peace
Dave Jenks
I had the privilege of attending the first "A" School in Palmerston North, New Zealand many, many years ago.
Thank you for the impact you have had in my Christian journey.
Rest in Peace
Dave Jenks
April 7, 2026
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I first met James at a Father heart school in Rochdale in the Uk. Through jame's ministry I encountered the Fathers love which brought a heart transformation, and a revelation of the Father. I thank the Lord for james, his teaching and impartation. My husband and I have been able to go to other nations and impart the Fathers love .At this time Denise you are in my thoughts and prayers.
April 7, 2026
James has been one of the people that has meant the most for me through my walk in life. He changed my church when he came in 2001 and changed the key people in my life because of it. I've heard hundreds of hours of his teachings. It has changed my foundation and will continue to change my foundation, because of the relationship I now have with my heavenly Father. I'm eternally grateful for his walk with his Father and the fruits that have come out of it. A true inspiration and a guiding hand. I'm glad he has come home, but he will be missed! ❤️
April 7, 2026
The first time I heard James speaking was through video tapes I had ordered about 15 years ago. My heart was touched right away. A longing and curiosity struck my heart to find that Father he was talking about. Reading his (and Denise's!) books, listening to his teachings online, hearing him during a conference in Germany and in Holland (a long time ago) took me closer to Father.
In the meantime I have encountered Father's love many times and keep receiving it...
My husband and I once received a prophecy seeing us sitting a the feet of a man and listening to him like the people used to do when they were sitting at the feet of Jesus. That is exactly how I have felt when I listened to James sharing. He was not a person to be admired or adored like many "big" preachers. His authenticity, his humbleness and love for the Lord drew me to his words and took me right away to Father.
I miss him a lot and my heart is sad that he is not among the living here on earth anymore - very happy for him though!
I keep praying for you, Denise! May God comfort your heart and the hearts of your loved ones, including friends who were close to him!
In the meantime I have encountered Father's love many times and keep receiving it...
My husband and I once received a prophecy seeing us sitting a the feet of a man and listening to him like the people used to do when they were sitting at the feet of Jesus. That is exactly how I have felt when I listened to James sharing. He was not a person to be admired or adored like many "big" preachers. His authenticity, his humbleness and love for the Lord drew me to his words and took me right away to Father.
I miss him a lot and my heart is sad that he is not among the living here on earth anymore - very happy for him though!
I keep praying for you, Denise! May God comfort your heart and the hearts of your loved ones, including friends who were close to him!
April 7, 2026
I never met James but l have been so blessed by watching/listening to him speak.l loved the fact he said what he meant and he meant what he said and l often smiled at his sense of humour. I never tired of listening to him .James has touched my life even tough we didn't meet personally and he has helped deepen this on going revelation of the Father's love into my heart.
Much love to you Denise and all of your family.
Much love to you Denise and all of your family.
April 7, 2026
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I’ve only met you once in person and you were so much gentler than I had expected. I was at one of my lowest moments and didn’t care about much of anything or anyone. You answered my desperate questions after your message. During lunch time you quietly came to sit down at the picnic bench outside where I was just eating and zoning out. With such gentle quietness, you chatted about this and that and turned to me to say that I reminded you of a little African boy who sang “Goodness of God” in a talent show which you just watched online and which touched you deeply — quickly adding that of course I’m Asian and not African but that I still reminded you of him. Then with your peaceful eyes looking directly into mine, you began to sing the song to me “I love you Lord, Oh Your Mercy never failed me, And all my days, I’ve been held in Your hands, From the moment that I wake up, Until I lay my head, Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God.” - looking back it felt like the Father or the Holy Spirit was singing to me. Under the warm sun and in the cool breeze brushing through the giant trees and luscious green grass, you explained that indeed, that has been your experience of Father - that He’s always been good to you every day of your life. I started tearing and finally felt comforted. All my questions about you, a cancer patient’s preaching about suffering retreated and melted away. I still didn’t understand but my spirit was touched. And then you just sat a little longer in quietness and rest with us, me and my friend. Time seemed calmer, the moment, slower. And Father’s presence lingered. As I recall that encounter with you, I’m finding myself again teary-eyed because of your passing. I’m sure you’re having a fabulous time face-to-face with the Father in Heaven now though - in perfect peace and contentment. Until we meet again 🫶🏻🫡 🪁🐛
1 Corinthians 2:9-10
But as it is written:
“Eye has not seen, nor ear heard,
Nor have entered into the heart of man
The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”
But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God.
1 Corinthians 2:9-10
But as it is written:
“Eye has not seen, nor ear heard,
Nor have entered into the heart of man
The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”
But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God.
April 7, 2026
Just to say that James facilitated a HUGE positive change to Sue, myself as well as our two girls. We have all been forever blessed.
April 7, 2026
For years I had been listening to and reading James's teachings and really enjoyed them, receiving lots of revelation that helped me on my walk with Father. But my first meeting with James in person touched my heart very deeply. His peaceful appearance and humble heart showed that he truly was a son who carried the very essence of the Father. Meeting James & the Father in him gave me even deeper hunger for becoming a daughter learning to live in sonship.
I am forever grateful for the gift James has been - and shall always be - to me and the whole world!
I am forever grateful for the gift James has been - and shall always be - to me and the whole world!
April 7, 2026
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A moment not to be interrupted. Thoughtful, precise and requiring concentration. I sat a distance away on the prickly grass in the warm sunshine and watched as you carefully spread out the lines and wing of your paraglider, ensuring it was all perfectly packed away, ready for the next flight.
Several times when we had chatted, you reminded me to always go “Higher up and Further in.”
These days, I’ve come to realise that I’m not even sure what death truly is. Once again, I sit in the warmth of the sun, wondering if you simply carried on, flying higher up and further in, into the mist of Love, just a little out of sight for now.
I’ll keep flying. I may not always find thermals, but my heart remains curious. Now that you are out of sight, my gaze lifts even higher, and an echo in my chest resonates:
"Come Higher up and Further in."
See you one day soon, big brother.
Jane
Several times when we had chatted, you reminded me to always go “Higher up and Further in.”
These days, I’ve come to realise that I’m not even sure what death truly is. Once again, I sit in the warmth of the sun, wondering if you simply carried on, flying higher up and further in, into the mist of Love, just a little out of sight for now.
I’ll keep flying. I may not always find thermals, but my heart remains curious. Now that you are out of sight, my gaze lifts even higher, and an echo in my chest resonates:
"Come Higher up and Further in."
See you one day soon, big brother.
Jane
April 7, 2026
Thank you James for all that you shared from a heart so full of love it has profoundly impacted and changed my life.
April 7, 2026
James, it has already been 20 years since we first met back in 2006. I never could have imagined that such a remarkable message would come from a man as tall and rugged as a mountain.
The Father’s love, which completely shifted the direction of my life, shattered the misguided walls I had built up toward God within me. Because of that, I am still living a truly happy life today. Thank you so much for teaching me that precious Father's love.
I will never forget you until the day we meet again. Even though we faced the limitations of language, I could feel that our hearts were deeply connected. I am so grateful that the time for us to reunite is not far away. Thank you for truly loving the souls of Korea.
My dear friend, until we meet again.
With love, Joonil (from Busan, S. Korea)
The Father’s love, which completely shifted the direction of my life, shattered the misguided walls I had built up toward God within me. Because of that, I am still living a truly happy life today. Thank you so much for teaching me that precious Father's love.
I will never forget you until the day we meet again. Even though we faced the limitations of language, I could feel that our hearts were deeply connected. I am so grateful that the time for us to reunite is not far away. Thank you for truly loving the souls of Korea.
My dear friend, until we meet again.
With love, Joonil (from Busan, S. Korea)
April 7, 2026
James has ment so much for so many, me included ❤️
We have so much to be grateful for.
We have so much to be grateful for.
April 7, 2026
Dear Denise,
It was my delight to go to my first Fatherheart Ministries A-School in Taupo in 2021. It was a special pleasure for me to see you and James for the evening meal on the Monday of the days that I was at the A-School. I did not personally meet James or have the opportunity to speak with him, because the table that James was seated at was full, but I noticed that there was one seat free at the table that you were seated at with several ladies who were clearly enjoying your company. I approached your table and asked something like: "Would it be possible for an aged man to join you at the table?" You and other ladies at the table responded with kindness and grace and I enjoyed the time at your table until the evening meeting was to start. James spoke at the evening meeting in which I was blessed to hear his spiritual wisdom and experience his gentleness and kindness.
I was blessed to read James' books on "Sonship" and "The Ancient Road Rediscovered", which are classics that I read twice but will re-read often in the future.
Your own book, "The Forgotten Feminine", has had a powerful impact on me, especially in your revelation on the meaning of El Shaddai (God, the Many Breasted One) on page 95 of your book! I am convinced that "God Almighty" that is given in Genesis 17:1 in many of our English Bibles does not indicate the nurturing (feminine) aspects of our Heavenly Father's nature.
On behalf of my wife, Marilyn, and me, I want to express our sincere condolences for the loss of your soul-mate and best earthly friend. (Marilyn really enjoyed your book too!)
We will be watching the live-streaming of James' funeral on Thursday morning. We pray that you will continue to know your heavenly Father's comfort and enabling grace for now and the years ahead until you meet your Saviour face-to-Face.
George Battese
It was my delight to go to my first Fatherheart Ministries A-School in Taupo in 2021. It was a special pleasure for me to see you and James for the evening meal on the Monday of the days that I was at the A-School. I did not personally meet James or have the opportunity to speak with him, because the table that James was seated at was full, but I noticed that there was one seat free at the table that you were seated at with several ladies who were clearly enjoying your company. I approached your table and asked something like: "Would it be possible for an aged man to join you at the table?" You and other ladies at the table responded with kindness and grace and I enjoyed the time at your table until the evening meeting was to start. James spoke at the evening meeting in which I was blessed to hear his spiritual wisdom and experience his gentleness and kindness.
I was blessed to read James' books on "Sonship" and "The Ancient Road Rediscovered", which are classics that I read twice but will re-read often in the future.
Your own book, "The Forgotten Feminine", has had a powerful impact on me, especially in your revelation on the meaning of El Shaddai (God, the Many Breasted One) on page 95 of your book! I am convinced that "God Almighty" that is given in Genesis 17:1 in many of our English Bibles does not indicate the nurturing (feminine) aspects of our Heavenly Father's nature.
On behalf of my wife, Marilyn, and me, I want to express our sincere condolences for the loss of your soul-mate and best earthly friend. (Marilyn really enjoyed your book too!)
We will be watching the live-streaming of James' funeral on Thursday morning. We pray that you will continue to know your heavenly Father's comfort and enabling grace for now and the years ahead until you meet your Saviour face-to-Face.
George Battese
April 7, 2026
Thank you for providing me with so much hope! I found out about Fatherheart Ministties at a time when I was so disappointed in life and thouht there was no more to Christianity than I had experienced. A rainy autumn day I found FH by chance. Exact when I was desperate, there happened to be a conference in my neighbourhood. Suddenly I know what I had been missing. James and Denises books and online talks begun to pour new hope and life into me and the following year I even met James in person at a B-school here in Finland. He was such a kind man. Thank you James ( and Denise) for making it possible for us to encounter God in a new way!
April 6, 2026
I learned very quickly the revelatory love and impartation of the Father that was readily available to receive as I sat as close to the flowing living waters that drenched me during every moment you would speak as well as the weighty presence you carried of our Daddy, our Papa whose love was so tangible as you sought His presence, guidance, and togetherness more than I could ever imagine. It has been years since the very first time I had the honor to sit under your teachings in Taupo that, like a wrecking ball, wrecked much of what I thought I knew, and all these years later I am still heavily impacted by the profound depth you carried. Dearest James, I would cry so much as the Fathers love kept coming at me in waves and continual invitations to be okay with resting in the assurance that He loves Me and there is nothing I need to do to receive it! His love was and continues to chase after me! When you looked me in the eyes, I was a sobbing wreck, but you said, “We look the same, we have the same Father” and I saw our dad’s eyes looking deep into my own. You are one in a million who has impacted many lives, both you and Denise. No words can express my gratitude for you both saying YES to all our heavenly Father did in and through your lives. Thank you, James! Thank you, Denise! You are home now dearest James, you are home! Arohanui
April 6, 2026
In an extremely broken state I watched James on YouTube and finally felt that there was HOPE.
I’m still very broken but continue to spend time reading books and watching YouTube messages from Fatherheart ministries
THANK YOU ♥️
And MAY GOD COMFORT and KEEP you in this time of both loss and thanksgiving that James in in his eternal home
I’m still very broken but continue to spend time reading books and watching YouTube messages from Fatherheart ministries
THANK YOU ♥️
And MAY GOD COMFORT and KEEP you in this time of both loss and thanksgiving that James in in his eternal home
April 6, 2026
James, you brought the healing message that God the Father loves and accepts us exactly as we are without the need for us to jump through hoops or pass a worthiness test. I needed to hear this message so much, just like thousands around the world. I thank you so much for your faithfulness in taking the message about the Father Heart of God around the world to all of us spiritual orphans who needed to hear it. God bless you and may you rest in peace. You have run your race well, but then, I'm sure the Father has already welcomed you home with those words! Well done, good and faithful servant!!!
April 6, 2026
When I think of James Jordan, my heart expands as I experience again what Father has done in my heart through him. I’m grateful. As someone who carried himself quietly but boldly, he is an inspiration and whenever I’ve heard him I’ve been especially attuned to what the Spirit is saying. Though reserved, he shared himself with abandon. 🙏🐬
April 6, 2026
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Dear James
You were such a precious human being to us as a couple and to me personally when I'd had such a difficult time in my own life you demonstrated Fathers enormous beautiful love to me when you came and moved the chairs and ran to me to hold me you heard father speaking that I didn't have the courage to come forward so you came to me. I will forever be grateful to you for showing me His love and for believing in us. You saw deeper and I knew You knew His heart so well. We'll miss you so much. My kids grew up with your voice on meditations in our house.
We'll always remember you - thank you for everything. Now you know all you've ever wanted to know and understand Love Clare
You were such a precious human being to us as a couple and to me personally when I'd had such a difficult time in my own life you demonstrated Fathers enormous beautiful love to me when you came and moved the chairs and ran to me to hold me you heard father speaking that I didn't have the courage to come forward so you came to me. I will forever be grateful to you for showing me His love and for believing in us. You saw deeper and I knew You knew His heart so well. We'll miss you so much. My kids grew up with your voice on meditations in our house.
We'll always remember you - thank you for everything. Now you know all you've ever wanted to know and understand Love Clare
April 6, 2026
A dreaded ache has come. So we do what Jesus did and taught and what James urged: We go to the Father.
When I was working in memory care units some years ago, during Bible study I'd invite the residents to place their hands palms up in their laps and pray with me a prayer that James taught: "Thank you, Father, for loving me right now." In that circle of dementia patients, His Presence would come. The residents would quietly bask in it, absorbing His love and comfort.
Father, thank You for loving on James and for loving on Denise and for loving on us all right now.
When I was working in memory care units some years ago, during Bible study I'd invite the residents to place their hands palms up in their laps and pray with me a prayer that James taught: "Thank you, Father, for loving me right now." In that circle of dementia patients, His Presence would come. The residents would quietly bask in it, absorbing His love and comfort.
Father, thank You for loving on James and for loving on Denise and for loving on us all right now.
April 5, 2026
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Dear Denise, I am so sorry to hear of James' passing. My parents, Ray and Eunice Risbridger spoke of you and James all the time and we did have the privilege of visiting you both at The Eden Centre and meeting you when you visited the UK. I know will be excited to welcome James to heaven and show him around! I will let Dad know but sadly his dementia and stroke have left him unable to communicate however I know he will be sad. Thank you for bringing such joy to Mum and Dad's life and passing on your love of the Father's heart.
Many blessings
Celia
Many blessings
Celia
April 5, 2026
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I can’t express how much this man affected my life. Even though we only crossed paths a few times, I was forever marked by his words. His revelation of Father challenged everything in my religious heart. I’m so grateful to God for the gift He gave in James. He will be greatly missed.
April 4, 2026
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Having just talked to him a couple of weeks ago over messenger, I got the news of James’ transition when my wife called me at work and it hit me on a deeper level than I expected. Words truly can’t express how grateful I am for the impact he had on our lives.
I will never forget the first time we met. We had been invited to a Fatherheart conference in the North of Germany around 2003 and didn’t even know what he looked like, but the moment he walked into the room, we just knew—Abba’s love was shining so clearly from him.
Hearing him speak was like the lid of a pressure cooker being taken off, as I was finally able to verbalize so many things that were cooking in my spirit and suddenly found the language for. For about three days afterwards I walked around in absolute bliss, as both my wife and I received an impartation of Abba’s love that turned our lives upside down.
What always amazed me is how he remembered us and made us feel seen, even though we sometimes didn’t see each other for years in between, and that meant so much to us. It was such a privilege to spend the few personal time with him, to share in those moments that are now such precious memories.
We still have a copy of his first e-mail to us, when we first invited him to come to Germany and translating some of his writings into German was an honor I will always cherish. Sadly, we never made it to New Zealand, but somehow managed to stay connected.
Even our home was deeply touched by his revelations and voice. I still think of the many times our kids fell asleep listening to him and Denise pray, soaking in Abba’s presence through our favorite soaking CD. So many car rides were filled with his messages, shaping and anchoring us in ways we are still discovering today.
I always loved his stories, his sense of adventure, and the depth of wisdom he carried so effortlessly. Being prayed for by him was a gift, and I feel deeply honored to have called him my friend. A life so beautifully lived, one that truly turned lives upside down with the revelation of Abba’s love. He will be greatly missed, though I hold on to the hope and joy that we will meet again.
Praying for Abba’s love and comfort to surround Denise and the whole family in this time.
I will never forget the first time we met. We had been invited to a Fatherheart conference in the North of Germany around 2003 and didn’t even know what he looked like, but the moment he walked into the room, we just knew—Abba’s love was shining so clearly from him.
Hearing him speak was like the lid of a pressure cooker being taken off, as I was finally able to verbalize so many things that were cooking in my spirit and suddenly found the language for. For about three days afterwards I walked around in absolute bliss, as both my wife and I received an impartation of Abba’s love that turned our lives upside down.
What always amazed me is how he remembered us and made us feel seen, even though we sometimes didn’t see each other for years in between, and that meant so much to us. It was such a privilege to spend the few personal time with him, to share in those moments that are now such precious memories.
We still have a copy of his first e-mail to us, when we first invited him to come to Germany and translating some of his writings into German was an honor I will always cherish. Sadly, we never made it to New Zealand, but somehow managed to stay connected.
Even our home was deeply touched by his revelations and voice. I still think of the many times our kids fell asleep listening to him and Denise pray, soaking in Abba’s presence through our favorite soaking CD. So many car rides were filled with his messages, shaping and anchoring us in ways we are still discovering today.
I always loved his stories, his sense of adventure, and the depth of wisdom he carried so effortlessly. Being prayed for by him was a gift, and I feel deeply honored to have called him my friend. A life so beautifully lived, one that truly turned lives upside down with the revelation of Abba’s love. He will be greatly missed, though I hold on to the hope and joy that we will meet again.
Praying for Abba’s love and comfort to surround Denise and the whole family in this time.
April 4, 2026
2 years ago my husband and I took part in an A-school in Denmark. The sharing/teaching seemed like something we had never heard before and our hearts leaped for joy and longing. The students were given the book "sonship" by James Jordan. The book gave so much hope that even we could enter into the life as son and daugther of our heavenly Father. Since then we have been on this journey. We feel, we have got to know James through this book. Many times we have listened to messages by James on Youtube and on Fatherheartlife and every time we are filled with such joy. We are truely thnakful for James and Denise and for them and others taking us the first steps into a total new life with Him. What a man of God James was, serving with so deep love, humbleness and passion right to the end. - - I have a question to Fatherheart Ministries: why is it that when we listen to messages by James Jordan on Youtube, some of the messages are cut, so we only can hear the beginning I can not find these messages on Fatherheartlife and really miss the remaining part of his messages.
Service
A Celebration of Life gathering will be held in Taupō, with a live stream available:
www.youtube.com/@taupobaptistchurch5055/streams
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Celebration of Life
Taupō Baptist Church
141 Rifle Range Road, Taupō 3330, New Zealand
141 Rifle Range Road, Taupō 3330, New Zealand
Thursday, 9 April 2026, 11:00AM
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