Jim was raised in a small town in Pennsylvania during the '60s and '70s. He quickly learned how to run the streets and find trouble. Difficult times caught up with him during his first year of college. As a result, he received Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at age 19. Lost, lonely, unworthy, and rebellious were words that described his early life.
After his conversion, God began to change that. God developed Jim's calling and mission in life out of the brokenness of his past. Today salvation, restoration, and renewal are the passions of his life. He seeks to be sincere and honest and a man of integrity.
Jim, along with his wife, Evelyn, pastor the Vineyard Christian Fellowship in Melbourne. They have four children: Nathan, Jessica, John and James.