Jim has served as Pastor of the Richland Church of the Brethren since 2015. He is a graduate of Ashland Theological Seminary where he earned his Master of Divinity degree. Jim is an ordained minister with the Church of the Brethren and The Brethren Church.

Jim’s ministry experience includes Associate Pastor at a large Brethren church, and as Director of Stewardship and Annual Conference worship leadership for the Brethren denomination.

Jim is retired from many years in the financial services industry. For over 30 years, he has been actively involved in his recording studio, encouraging the God-given musical gifts of people of all ages.

Jim and his wife, Karen, have 3 children and 8 grandchildren.