While working at the old department store Grand Central on 9th South and State Street, I met MaryAnn Pearce, who would become the love of my life. We got married in December 1979 and have made our home in Woods Cross for the past 40 years. Together, we have been blessed with seven children – three boys and four girls – and fifteen grandchildren. However, we also experienced the loss of our second-to-youngest daughter, Joanie, at the age of five.

In 2007, I felt a calling to enter full-time ministry. I audited classes at the then Salt Lake Theological Seminary before enrolling in the Vine Institute, where I earned my certification in Christian Leadership. Additionally, I completed all classes for Lay ministry and biblical teaching at the Rocky Mountain School of Ministry, receiving my Ordination in Christian Commissioning in Pulpit Ministry and Chaplaincy from the Church of the Risen Christ in 2016.

My wife and I eagerly anticipate this next chapter as I take on the role of Pastor at First Baptist Church in Bountiful. I see it as a blessing to assist the church in realizing its vision for the future and to share the love of Christ with the community.

In addition to my pastoral duties, I also work as a Grief Counselor for Aspire Home Health and Hospice and assist the Alzheimer’s Association with a monthly virtual grief group.

In my leisure time, I enjoy fishing, hiking, gardening, and cooking – activities that connect me to my Italian heritage and provide daily blessings from the Lord.

Blessings,

Pastor Jim

Please contact Pastor Jim at (385) 777-9057 if you would like to schedule time to meet with him.