A native of Missouri, Jim has served as lead pastor of Mini-Cassia Community Christian Church (M4C) in Heyburn since the summer of 2006. Prior to joining the M4C ministry team, Jim served with churches in both Missouri and Illinois. Jim grew up working on his parent’s farm just east of High Point MO. He was active in many school and civic organizations in High School. He attended Central Christian College of the Bible, earning a B.A. in Cross Cultural Ministry and went on to earn a M.A. in Ministry, along with his T.E.S.O.L. certification from Lincoln Christian Seminary. He is currently pursuing a ThD in Biblical Studies.
Jim and his wife, Kim, have one child, a little boy named Noah, who joined their family in February 2008. In his spare time, Jim enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, target shooting, spending time in God’s creation, and watching MU (University of Missouri) and Kansas City Chiefs football. He is an avid history enthusiast and collects antique books.
Favorite Bible Verse: "And if you give yourself to the hungry And satisfy the desire of the afflicted, Then your light will rise in darkness And your gloom will become like midday." (Isaiah 58:10)
Life Ministry Verse: " We proclaim Him, admonishing every man and teaching every man with all wisdom, so that we may present every man complete in Christ. For this purpose also I labor, striving according to His power, which mightily works within me." (Colossians 1:28-29)
Jim is a co-director of
HIGH SCHOOL CAMP
H.S. FALL RETREAT
ICC TEEN WINTER RETREAT