James and his family moved to Redding in 2019 after serving for 14 years as missionaries with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) in Malaysia. James continues to serve with YWAM in the area of member care, providing pastoral care and support to missionaries and Christian workers. He is passionate about journeying with people into greater healing, wholeness, and vitality. His wife Susan grew up on the mission field and is now the principal of Bethel Christian School. She and James share a passion to see Christ formed individuals, couples, families, and communities. They have four fabulous kids and enjoy ministering together as a family.