Pastor Jason Garwood
Rev. Jason Garwood (BS, MDiv, ThD) is a passionate advocate for applying the Biblical worldview to every area of life. For 20 years, he has devoted himself to understanding Scripture deeply and teaching others to live under the lordship of King Jesus. His ministry is driven by a desire to glorify Christ by equipping Christians to identify and confront cultural idols through faithful obedience to the Great Commission.
Dr. Garwood has authored several impactful books, including The Disciples’ Prayer, Reconstructing the Heart, which bridges theology and practical living, Have Yourself an Eschatological Christmas, and the Amazon best-seller Health for All of Life, which addresses Biblical principles for health and wellness. As minister of Word and sacrament at Cross & Crown Church in Warrenton, Virginia, he leads a community rooted in Reformed theology and committed to cultural engagement.
He is also the Founder and President of the Virginia Center for Public Theology, a ministry committed to defending Christian ethics in the town square. Jason and his wife Mary are raising their three children to know, love, and serve Christ, embodying the faith and mission that drives his life and ministry.
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Double Down
The following exhortation was given to the congregation of Cross & Crown Church on Sunday, September 14th, 2025. In terms of our liturgy, these exhortations are given right before the prayer of confession. Thus, they are intended to lead us to a place of repentance. The assassination of Charlie Kirk last Wednesday was horrifying in every sense of the word, and yet, it was and is a monumental moment of extraordinary significance. Charlie died a martyr—a lover of Jesus Christ and a hater of all things which stand in opposition to Christ’s Kingdom. He was more than just a guy who liked to debate college students: he was a mover and a shaker. He gained a ton of ground with college students, challenging their thinking about life, relationships, economics, politics, and the Lord Jesus Christ. His conversations worked—they sparked a
