EDUCATION

• Th.M. (Doctor of Ministry equivalent) Harvard University
• D.Min. Fuller Theological Seminary
• M.Div. Fuller Theological Seminary
• B.S., Preaching, Pacific Christian College

CREDENTIALS/CERTIFICATIONS

• Ordained minister of the Christian Churches

CAREER HISTORY

• Senior Pastor: Diamond Canyon Christian Church, 1970 – present

COURSES

• Early Christian History and Literature
• Public Policy
• Organizational Behavior
• Leadership Ethics

KEY AWARDS/AFFILIATIONS

• Board of Trustees, Hope International University

ACADEMIC INTERESTS

• • Public Policy
  • New Testament

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS: Jim teaches regularly for pastors in Cambodia and East Africa.

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Backpacking, Bicycling, and University of California Football

PERSONAL MISSION STATEMENT/ FAVORITE QUOTE: “I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this; that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

RECOMMENDED LINKS

• Diamondcanyon.org