Jarrod Pillsbury: An Enduring Legacy

27Nov, 2018

Jarrod Pillsbury: An Enduring Legacy

The Breakaway family has lost a dear loved one this past week.

Reverend Jarrod Lee Pillsbury, 47, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 24, 2018. He is survived by his wife Rachel and son Nikolas; his brothers Deon (Keren), Bill (Joy), Clinton (Michelle); many nieces and nephews; and two grand nephews. He had worked for many years in youth ministry with a passion for the Lord and living life to the fullest.

Jarrod was instrumental in a number of Breakaway projects and initiatives over the years. He helped launch our summer camp for at-risk children in 2007, helped mobilize mission teams for baseball camps in Germany, and was a co-producer for the Breakaway TV series that aired on Sky Angel network for many years. Jarrod was gifted in working with youth and his legacy is one of pointing people of all different walks of life to Jesus (read Jimmy’s devotional about Jarrod here).

“Before the first year at camp, it was the lowest part of my life. I had lost my mother and sister in a tragic car wreck. I was being bullied at school and was planning to commit suicide when I received an invitation with a scholarship to attend Breakaway camp. I decided to put off the suicide plan and attend camp. It was the best decision I ever made. I gave my life to Jesus at camp and then Breakaway helped me get involved with a local church. My life still has ups and downs but I know now that God has me no matter what.”

Ryan

“I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for Breakaway Outreach. My biological father was always incarcerated and I was sent into foster care. I started camp as a tiny little camper and now I get to serve as camp nurse! I graduated from Lee University with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing and I am currently working as a Nursery and Postpartum Nurse. Breakaway Outreach is exactly what it sounds like. It’s an outreach of family and community that all come together because we truly care about God’s children.”