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Work History
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James Cooper

The Way Church
Wentzville
16
years of professional experience

My life verse is John 3:30 where John the Baptist says of Jesus, "He must become greater; I must become less."

My favorite word is, "Different." My personal mission statement is, "to make disciples of Jesus who live differently."

Lead Pastor with expertise in Vision Casting, Preaching & Teaching, Leading Leaders, and Championing Healthy Church Culture.

Work History

Lead Pastor

13 Years 1 Month
The Way Church | 07.2013 - Current
  • Primary Vision Caster.
  • Spiritual Leader & Teacher.
  • Leader of Leaders.
  • Culture Champion.

Associate Pastor

3 Years
Morning Star Church | 07.2010 - 07.2013
  • Support & Serve as Strategic Ministry Partner to Lead Pastor.
  • Preaching & Teaching.
  • Mission & Outreach Work.

Education

Master of Divinity - Theology & Evangelism

Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary | Evanston, Illinois | 05-2006

Bachelor of Science - History

Truman State University | Kirksville, MO | 05-2003

High School Diploma

St. Charles West High School | St. Charles, Missouri | 06-1999

Skills

Vision Casting.
Preaching & Teaching.
Leadership Development.
Culture Champion.
Relationship-Building.
Encouragement.
Pastoral Care.

Timeline

Lead Pastor

The Way Church
07.2013 - CurrentRead More

Associate Pastor

Morning Star Church
07.2010 - 07.2013Read More

Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Master of Divinity from Theology & Evangelism
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Truman State University

Bachelor of Science from History
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St. Charles West High School

High School Diploma
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James Cooper