Jim was raised in Omaha loving family, sports, hunting and the Huskers. God got a hold of his life his freshman year at UNL and he has never been the same. Instead of pursuing his career in Mechanical Engineering, God directed his steps to campus and international ministry which has led to over thirty trips to other countries. Jim and his wife Diane had a blast raising six children. He enjoys taking nature hikes with his wife and doing construction and remodeling projects.