James

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I came to fully know the Lord as my savior at the age of 11. Several months later, on Palm Sunday, at the age of 12 I began my preaching career. That was over four decades ago.

I have graduated from two institutions of higher learning: John Brown University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies (1976); Oral Roberts University with a Master of Divinity degree (1980), and with a Doctor of Ministry degree (1986).

I came to ORU in August, 1976, as a Master of Divinity student. During my first semester, I became a Teaching Assistant in Oral Roberts’ class “The Holy Spirit in the Now.” From that point on, the teaching ministry has been a part of my life. Following graduation, I became a faculty member. For over three decades, I have been associated with Chancelor Roberts’ class.

During my time at Oral Roberts Univeristy I have served on in the Undergraduate Department of Theology and in the Graduate School of Theology. I have taught Biblical, Theological, Evangelism and Preaching courses.

I have authored a number of web courses for the university. I also contributed the commentary notes for the book of Exodus in the Spirit Filled Life Bible.

Although my major ministry was at the university, I have at times been on staff as a pastor, a conference speaker and an evangelist. In January 2007, the Lord released me from my call as a “classroom teacher” and renewed my call as a “traveling minister.”

In April 2007, I was recognized as one of the outstanding faculty members of ORU. I could not think of a better way to transition from ORU than on such a high note.

On June 15, 2007 I taught my last class, "Contemporary Religious Cults In America." I will miss ORU, but the Lord has called me to a new assignment. Since leaving ORU as a full time instructor, I have seen people saved, Spirit-filled, delivered, healed, and turned on to the Word of God.

In October 2010 we published our first book, You Can Survive & Even Thrive In Today's Economy. The book has been well received by the public, both in the religious and and secular realm.

There are a number of ministers who are using or teaching the book in their wednesday evening Bible studies. Others have used it as a workbook/discussion item in church cell groups. We even have a parachurch ministry using it in their teaching sessions to the homeless. We are getting some good reviews about people's lives being changed because of the book. To learn more, click on the image of the book

During 2011 I marketed the book for the most part in the secular media. If you have read the book you know that it is full of the Gospel. It is another way I am a missionary to America. In late 2011 I produced a webinar that is based on the book. This seminar has been well received. To learn more about the seminar, click here.

This past year, Melanie and I celebrated our 32nd anniversary as husband and wife. She is truly a blessing to me and a woman of God. She not only works beside me, but has a ministry of her own. To learn more about Melanie, click here.

The thing that I find the most enjoyment in is telling people about the love of God, whether that be teaching a seminar or preaching a sermon. It is such a joy to see God at work in the lives of His children. If I can ever be of service to you, please do not hesitate to contact me.