Jim is a native of Dothan, Alabama and graduate of Troy State University. Jim was raised in a ministry-focused family, serving churches in the Southern Baptist Convention. Jim accepted Christ at the age of 7 during a Bible class in 2nd Grade. Jim’s service over the years has included teaching children, youth, and adults, Adult Department Director, Deacon, Children’s Ministry Chairman, and Choir Ministry productions.
His professional ministry service began as a Youth Minister and Elementary Teacher and later the Chaplain/Dean of a K-12 private Christian school. Jim served as the Church and Community Ministries Director of a Baptist Association before coming to serve as Children’s Pastor of Wall Highway in 2009. Jim celebrates 32 years of marriage to his wife, Lisa, who has also served in churches for approximately 25 years as a Financial Secretary.
Jim and Lisa have one child, Seth, a graduate of the University of Montevallo and is enrolled at Logan University studying for Dr. of Chiropractic Care. If you’re looking for a good way to spend some time with Jim you might suggest some of his favorites: grabbing breakfast out, running, or going on a hunt for the best chocolate chip cookies.
Jim’s mission at Wall Highway is to always be obedient to the calling of God and focusing on the overall health, strength, and vision of the local church at Wall Highway.