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Greetings
Thanks
for checking out the new Free Methodist Web site. It is a great
place for us to connect often.
I
look to the FM web site is a place to cast vision, strengthen communication,
share resources, seek counsel, build networks, inspire effective
ministry and stay in touch. I plan to do just that. I am looking
forward to hearing of the ways that God is at work in your life
and ministry. I have a lot to learn from you. The FM web is a place
where we will pray together and speak of God's plan for the church.
This is a huge opportunity for us to grow up into Christ and to
spur one another on to love and good deeds. Your insights, reflections
and questions are always welcome, in fact essential, if we are to
accomplish all that God has in mind for the Free Methodist Church.I
am committed to the vision -- that the Free Methodist Church be
a healthy, Biblical community of holy people, multiplying disciples,
leaders, groups and churches. I am committed to the strategic priority
of multiplying Godly competent leaders to see this vision become
a reality.
It
consider it all joy to be on the journey with you. It is even more
exciting to know that Jesus leads the way. Let's keep in touch here
on the FM web.
In
Him,
Joe
F. James
Joseph F. James,
a native of British Columbia, Canada, was elected bishop at the
1999 General Conference. Prior to his election, he served 26 years
in ministry, which includes:
- 12 years
as a church-planting pastor (Grindrod/Salmon Arm and Abbotsford,
British Columbia)
- 9 years
as a superintendent (Canada West and Pacific Northwest Conferences)
- and 5 years
as college president (Aldersgate College).
Bishop James'
present assignment includes five conferences in the Central Area
of the United States - Ohio, Pittsburgh, Southern Michigan, Wabash
and West Virginia and overseas responsibilities for Asia.
He is president
of the Board of Directors of the Free Methodist Church of North
America and the overseer of the Free Methodist World Ministries
Center in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Bishop James
and his wife, Marilyn, reside in Indianapolis. They have three children,
Cherith, Aaron and Rachel and eight grandchildren, Bridget, Dawson, Diana, Donald, Lincoln, Rachel, Taylor and Zebedee. Both Bishop James and Marilyn attended Seattle Pacific
University. Bishop James has advanced degrees from Asbury Theological
Seminary (M.Div.) and Western Evangelical Seminary (D.Min.).
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