Jim began coaching and consulting in 2016 after nearly 30 years of experience as a pastor and church planter in the Virginia Conference of The United Methodist Church. He also served on the staff as a campus pastor and leader of the stewardship system at The Journey Church in New York City — a dynamic multi-site church known for its effective church ministry and small groups systems.

Jim brings a positive and encouraging approach, believing that God is at work in churches of all shapes and sizes, and knowing from experience that small changes can make a big difference.

Jim did his undergraduate work at the University of North Carolina, double-majoring in Economics and Political Science. Following graduation, he operated small businesses and his work eventually led him to Northern Virginia. It was there, in 1987, that he finally answered a call he had felt and resisted for years: to enter pastoral ministry. Jim received his MDiv degree from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC.

Jim currently serves as the Coordinator for New Church Development for the Alexandria District of The United Methodist Church in Northern Virginia (DC Metro area) and as a consultant for church vitality for the Charlottesville District of The United Methodist Church.

Jim and his wife, Lynda, celebrated 30 years of marriage in June of 2016. They have two grown daughters, Whitney and Hannah, and a lovable rescued dog, Tabasco. Jim enjoys reading, sports, and traveling with his wife on their Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

360intentionality was born out of a deep love for the Church and a passion and call to encourage and equip pastors and local churches to reach their exciting potential in the communities they love and serve so faithfully.

Many churches have mission statements, goals, and strategic plans. Those are vitally important. What is often missing, however, are the systems and structures in place to help the church actually pursue those goals and strategies.  Churches end up with binders on shelves from strategic planning and goal-setting sessions, but little forward progress to show for it. The end result can be frustration, discouragement, and unmet potential.

Rather than taking a “cookie cutter” or “one size fits all” template approach, 360intentionality offers positive and encouraging consulting and coaching to assist local church leaders to discern and design approaches that fit their unique ministry setting as they pursue their God-given vision.