Pastor James and his family moved to South Korea in the fall of 2025 after serving in various pastoral roles throughout North Carolina. He answered God’s call to serve at Songtan Central Baptist Church, bringing with him a deep love for the local church and a passion for gospel-centered ministry.

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James is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and holds a Bachelor’s degree from Gardner-Webb University.

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He and his wife, Stephanie, have been joyfully married for ten years and are the proud parents of two daughters.