Jim is a pastor of 37 years, currently serving as Senior Pastor at the Village Church of Lincolnshire in Illinois. He graduated with his BA from Moody Bible Institute, his MDiv from Sioux Falls Seminary, and his DMin from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He has a passion for the local church and the transforming power of biblical community. He is married to Kris and is father to 4 sons, 3 daughters-in-law and grandfather to 2, with 2 more on the way. Jim enjoys reading, writing and traveling with Kris.