Although Jack grew up as a Christian and knew the Lord, it was not until 1949 that he submitted to the Lord's calling in his life. He enrolled at Toronto Bible College the next year. After graduation, he got married to Dorothy, and both felt the need to train as teachers in order to fulfill God's calling.

In October 1954, armed with their teaching credentials and a passion for seeing others come to know the Lord, the couple served in West Africa for 20 years with the Sudan Interior Mission (SIM) at the Minna School for Missionary Children and the Kent Academy.

Back in Canada, Jack assumed the position of Assistant to the Acting Director at SIM, before being promoted to Canadian Director, where he served until retirement. He was fundamental in initiating dialogue with the Canadian government regarding economic benefits for Canadian overseas missionaries, such as family allowances.

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