Jim Arnold

jim-arnoldJim is the Ministry Director for Worship and has been a member of the Living Faith community since its beginning in March of 2005 and prior to that, served at St. James Episcopal Church since 2003.  Jim's passion for God's worship has been with him since he was a small boy, where he first started his service playing guitar and piano in music teams and choirs, and eventually led traditional choirs and cutting-edge contemporary groups.  As the Ministry Director for Worship, Jim oversees the music, technical production and Word ministries (sacristans, acolytes, liturgy, preaching teams and lectors).  He also feels a strong commitment to teaching and leads studies on the Jewish roots of Christianity and an in-depth understanding of the Psalms.  He is currently working on a Master's degree of Theology from Fuller Seminary with emphasis on the Hewbrew scriptures.  Jim is married to Patty, who serves in the tech area and has three fantastic daughters: Jolene, Karyn and Arianna.  He cherishes time with his family and enjoys flying, baseball and many styles of music.