• Bachelor of Christian Ministry and Pastoral Leadership, Trinity International University
• 11 years of youth ministry experience

James lives in Burlington, WI with his wife of 18 years and 3 children: Grace, Genevieve and Grant.  After years of serving in youth ministry as a volunteer, James left the corporate world in 2018 to begin working in ministry full-time as the Director of Student Ministry with WLC and as the Area Director of Youth For Christ in western Kenosha county. 

James grew up as part of the Catholic church as a young man, and ultimately walked away from his faith in high school.  It wasn't until he was 26 years old that he gave his life to Jesus and asked God to use him however He seemed fit.  He was led to the Lord through 1-on-1 discipleship by a man who intentionally spent time with him despite the fact that he was a messy sinner.

James hopes that Westosha Lakes Church will increase its focus on evangelism, discipleship and local (or domestic) missions. He would love to build bridges between the youth from the suburbs and the cities through intentional partnerships and focused teaching.