James, began his ministry with Topeka First Christian Church on August 1, 1990.
Jim is a native of Missouri, a graduate of Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri
and St. Paul School of Theology in Kansas City. He received his Doctor of Ministry
degree from San Francisco Theology Seminary. Placing emphasis on preaching
and teaching have been his special concerns as a pastor. Jim is married to Charlotte
and they have two adult sons, Dwight and Andrew and a granddaughter, Mellie.