Jim describes his work at North as a “ministry of administration.” His efforts, coupled with those of the support staff, provide the tools – the building space, the equipment, and the finances – that the pastoral and program staff must have to carry out their ministries.

He is responsible for the efficient and effective operation of church administration, including finances and the facility itself. He coordinates and manages the ongoing operations of the church and the office staff that handles the daily business of the church.

Jim has been working in this role with North since December 2004. He is an ordained minister in the Church of God. He was Minister of Worship Arts and Administration at Church of the Crossing in Indianapolis from 1976 to 1989. He was Minister of Business Administration and Gift Planning at Park Place Church of God in Anderson from 1992 to 1995, when he became executive secretary-treasurer and chief executive officer of the Church of God’s National Broadcasting Agency. He most recently served Church of God Ministries, Inc., as director of central services and operations, from which he retired in June 2004.

He holds a bachelor of arts degree from Anderson University and master’s degrees from Christian Theological Seminary and Butler University. He was certified as a Fellow in Church Business Administration after completing courses at Candler School of Theology at Emory University.

Jim and his wife, Rita, live in Greenwood. They have one son, Kurt, who is an orthopedic surgeon. Rita is a retired music teacher from Amy Beverland Elementary School in Lawrence Township.