Jim is an Arizona native. He attended Arizona State University earning a bachelor’s degree in Speech Communication and a master’s degree in Theatre Education. He spent 43 years teaching speech, theater, and English in various high schools. He attended Local Pastors school for three summers and spent some time previously serving at Chandler UMC as Director of Nurture and Outreach. Following his retirement from teaching and feeling called to serve, he renewed his certification to serve as a Certified Lay Minister. He has previously served at Dayspring UMC and St. Matthew UMC. He is the proud grandfather of eight amazing grandchildren who all live nearby.
Contact: jim@chandlermethodist.org | 480-963-3360