James began his career in youth ministry in 1991, serving first as an intern at Bartow First Assembly of God and Youth Pastor for Free Methodist Church. Before coming to Trinity, he served as Youth Pastor at Cape Coral Assembly of God for four years.

James participated in several street ministries while he attended Southeastern College of the Assemblies of God in Lakeland, Florida. He went on to attend Manna Christian College and continued his studies at Logos Christian College where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theology. When James was twelve years old, he heard a pastor talk about the love of Christ and realized that he wanted and needed that love in his own life. At the age of fourteen while attending a youth camp, he began to feel a deep burden for his peers and realized that God had a calling on his life to serve in youth ministry. Today, he maintains that same passion for sharing the love of the Lord with youth, especially those who are unchurched. "My desire is to build significant relationships with the young people of Trinity and in our community," says James. "Out of these relationships, I hope to challenge youth to have a balanced relationship with Jesus Christ. I believe we can change Florence one person at a time."

In sharing his vision for Trinity, James explains the unique perspective that he has already started to put into place at Trinity: "While fusion is the name we have chosen for our youth ministry at Trinity, it really is our identity. Defined as the combination of two separate elements that join to become one, this explosive change in character and in hearts-fusion--is exactly what Christ desires of us," explains James. "God wants us to become one with Him. Through that relationship, we can change the world!"

Married with three daughters, Laney, Janay, and Sophia, James and his wife Margaret are wonderful additions to the body of Trinity.