James Walsh
Pastor of Student Ministry and Foreign Missions
James grew up in a Christian home and began his relationship with Jesus at the age of 12. James was very active in his home church growing up and during High School the Lord began to lay a burden for full-time ministry upon James’ heart. He committed to serving the Lord in full-time ministry and went to Appalachian Bible College where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Bible Theology with an emphasis in Pastoral Greek. While at Appalachian Bible College James met Sarah, they fell in love, and they were married in June of 2006. James was ordained in 2007 and shortly after ordination James and Sarah went to their first full-time ministry in Baxley, GA. James served as Associate Pastor working mainly with youth and children for almost seven years. Then, in July of 2014 God brought their family to Johnston Chapel where he served as Pastor of Children for three and half years. Beginning in January of 2018 James has been serving in the role of Pastor of Student Ministry and Foreign Missions. James is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity degree at Bible Baptist Seminary. God has blessed James and Sarah with four boys Josiah, Jeremiah, Joshua, and John. James loves spending time with his family, watching college football, and coaching little league wrestling.
Major areas of responsibility include
• Youth Ministry to include: Student Fellowships, Youth Group and Youth Small Groups
• Shepherding of the Youth workers and students
• Oversight of the Missions initiatives at the church including: Missionary care and communication, Mission trips and Head of the Mission Committee.