Pastor Jim is an ordained Southern Baptist elder and pastor-teacher with more than two decades of ministry experience. Since beginning in lay ministry in 1995, Jim has served congregations in Tennessee and Illinois through preaching, pastoral leadership, discipleship, counseling, congregational care, worship, prayer ministry, and community outreach. He has served as Senior Pastor at West Shiloh Baptist since September 2026.

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Pastor Jim is married to Sheila and they have three children, one who is in Heaven.

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Jim has completed biblical leadership training through Moody Bible Institute, pastoral studies through the Illinois Great Rivers Conference, and counseling and discipleship studies through the Gospel Institute of Bethany Fellowship of Churches. His professional background in broadcasting, engineering, management, and organizational training also provides practical experience in administration and leadership.