Rev. Jim Bass
Senior Pastor
Drawing from his own life experiences, Jim has a passion in ministry for reaching those beyond the church walls. Throughout his ministry, Jim has focused on evangelism and being intentional in communicating the message of Christ in ways that are relevant to all, even those unfamiliar with church terminologies and theologies. Called into pastoral ministry as a teenager (see My Faith Story), Jim believes in the power of the local church to be God’s instrument to change lives, and in helping people become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
Perhaps Jim’s strongest asset is his wife of over 20 years, Debbie. Growing up in a military family, she brings a variety of experiences from a childhood and youth lived in several states and foreign countries. Jim and Debbie met while serving as camp counselors at district youth camp at Lakeview and married in 1987. They have two teenage sons, Jeremy and Jason. They enjoy camping fishing and outdoor activities as a family. Jim’s hobbies include computers and technology, reading, sports, fly-fishing, and playing video games with his boys. He is an avid runner. He has been known to play at playing golf.
updated August 2008
