Jack's Dad — Extraordinary Love Ministry | Bobby Lanyon
A ministry born from love, shaped by challenge, and grounded in faith.
Bobby Lanyon speaks to churches, families, and organizations about the extraordinary grace found in raising a child with disabilities — a message drawn directly from his life with his son Jack.
The Story Behind the Ministry
Extraordinary
Circumstances.
Extraordinary Love.
When Bobby Lanyon's son Jack was born with disabilities, it changed everything — his priorities, his faith, and ultimately his calling. What began as a father's private journey became a public ministry that has spoken into the lives of thousands of families navigating the same road.
Bobby doesn't speak from theory. He speaks from the hospital waiting rooms, the IEP meetings, the sleepless nights, and the moments of breathtaking grace that only come when you're fully dependent on God. His message is raw, real, and deeply hopeful.
Whether he's addressing a congregation of thousands or a small group of exhausted parents, Bobby brings the same authenticity — and the same unshakeable conviction that God's love is most visible in the places we least expect it.
"Jack didn't just change my life — he revealed it."
— Bobby Lanyon
The Foundation
Extraordinary Love
Bobby's book is the heart of the Jack's Dad ministry — a deeply personal account of fatherhood, faith, and the kind of love that only grows stronger under pressure. It is required reading for anyone who has ever asked "Why, God?" and needed a real answer.
Extraordinary Love has become a resource for families, churches, and special needs ministries across the country — a companion for the journey and a foundation for Bobby's speaking ministry.
At its core, Extraordinary Love is a resource of biblical principles that apply directly to parenting children with special needs — grounding every chapter in Scripture and offering parents a faith-rooted framework for the unique challenges they face.
- The theology of disability and God's sovereign love
- Practical faith for parents in the hardest seasons
- Building community around families with special needs
- Finding purpose in the unexpected calling of caregiving
Speaking Topics
What Bobby Brings to Your Stage
Available as keynote addresses or half-day / full-day seminars. Each talk is tailored to your audience and event context.
Extraordinary Love
The story behind the book — Bobby's personal journey raising his son Jack, and how extraordinary circumstances revealed an extraordinary God. A message that moves congregations and conferences alike.
Churches, family conferences, disability ministry events
When God Writes a Different Story
A powerful keynote on surrendering our expectations to God's plan. Bobby speaks candidly about the grief, the grace, and the growth that comes when life doesn't look the way we imagined.
Faith communities, retreats, parent groups
Building the Village
A practical, interactive seminar on creating genuine support systems for families of children with special needs. Covers community, church culture, and the practical theology of showing up.
Church leadership, special needs ministries, family organizations
Strength for the Journey
Designed for caregivers and parents in the trenches — this seminar addresses burnout, isolation, and the spiritual disciplines that sustain families through long-term caregiving.
Caregiver groups, parent retreats, hospital chaplaincy programs
From the Stage
"The families in your congregation who are raising children with disabilities are not a burden to the church — they are a gift to it."
Bobby's speaking style is disarming and direct — he combines personal storytelling with practical theology, leaving audiences not just moved, but equipped. He speaks at churches of all sizes, denominational conferences, special needs ministry events, and family retreats.
Where Bobby Speaks
Ideal Events for Jack's Dad
Sunday Services
Single or multi-week series
Family Conferences
Keynote or full program
Special Needs Ministry
Training & inspiration
Parent Retreats
Half-day or full-day seminar
Ready to Book?
Bring Jack's Dad
to Your Event
Bobby is available for churches, conferences, retreats, and special needs ministry events. Reach out to discuss your event, dates, and how Bobby can serve your community.