Jim is an ordained Pastor with the Fellowship of Christian Assemblies. Prior to mission work, he served as a Youth Pastor in the United States. In addition, Jim has over twenty years of managerial and administrative experience in the business world. Jim has a heart and call to share God’s Good News with others.

Renee has partnered with Jim for over 12 years as they have worked together in ministry. Renee is a graduate of the College of St. Scholastica in Minnesota. She has home schooled their two sons, Jordan and Logan for the past 10 years.

Jim and Renee have been serving as full-time missionaries in the Dominican Republic since December 2004. As co-founders of Every Day Ministries, they are laying the foundation to build a ministry that will change the Dominican Republic and the nations of the world.

Jim and Renee also have a daughter, Nicole, 22, who graduated from Aveda Institute. She is currently enjoying her career as a cosmetologist in Minnesota.

Jordan, 16, and Logan, 12, join in the many outreach opportunities. Jordan’s favorite is playing basketball and baseball with the young men of the villages. He has found it to be an effective way to minister. Logan continues to connect with young children of the villages through smiles and skateboarding.