ST. JAMES' MISSION STATEMENT
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To Know Jesus Christ and to Make Him Known
St. James' Core Values Start with Grace and Love Teach the Word of God Join Together in Discipleship and Fellowship Activate the Gifts of the Holy Spirit Meet with God as we Pray and Worship Engage & Impact our City & World with Compassion Share Jesus through Authentic Relationships |
What we believe
Distinctive United Methodist Emphases - Nurture and Mission of the Church
The personal experience of faith leads to participation in the body of Christ, the Church. Through worship, fellowship,
study and service,we grow into His likeness and join together to transform the world through His love.
For more information about UMC beliefs, please visit HERE.
The personal experience of faith leads to participation in the body of Christ, the Church. Through worship, fellowship,
study and service,we grow into His likeness and join together to transform the world through His love.
For more information about UMC beliefs, please visit HERE.
HISTORY OF ST. JAMES UMC
When St. James was founded in 1969, the first services were held in the Methodist Children's Home. The church leaders had the vision to buy eight acres of land in the new Pleasant Valley area. Architects Fred Perkins and Price Roark, proposed a 10-phase building plan. The congregation approved building phase one - an 11,000 square foot church that would include the first sanctuary (now the Great Hall). The first service was held in the new church on October 11, 1970.
Senior Pastors
Paintings by artist Glenn Beasley - you may view the paintings in the sanctuary hallway.
Dr. Joe R. Phillips, Jr. 1969-1976
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Dr. John Miles 1976-1995
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Dr. Jack A. Wilson 1995-2000
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Dr. Guy Whitney, Jr. 2000-2004
Rev. Carness Vaughan 2017 - present
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Rev. Fred Haustein 2004-2011
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Rev. Siegfried Johnson 2011-2017
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