James Ward

James Ward has worked at the following companies:

1. VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System: James is currently working as a CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) Student Resident since September 2022.

2. ChanceLight Behavioral Health and Education: James worked as the Director of Corporate IT Application Development since July 2010.

3. Cherry Grove Missionary Baptist Church: James held multiple roles in this church, including Senior Pastor from August 2014 to December 2020, Interim Pastor from November 2013 to August 2014, and Associate Minister from August 2006 to November 2013.

4. First Baptist Church of Murfreesboro: James served as an Associate Minister from March 1997 to August 2006 and as a Deacon from June 1996 to March 1997.

5. Salem Missionary Baptist Church: James was a Deacon from February 1983 to August 1995.

James Ward has an extensive education history. James obtained an Associate of Science degree in Electronic Data Processing from Jackson State Community College in 1988. James then pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems from Lambuth University, graduating in 1994. In 2001, they received a Certificate in Divine Theology from the Interdenominational Theological Center. Later, in 2006, they completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology/Theological Studies from American Baptist College. James went on to earn a Master of Science degree in Information Systems from Walden University in 2014. In 2018, they obtained a Master of Arts in Religion degree with a focus on Theological and Biblical Studies from Trevecca Nazarene University. Currently, James is pursuing a Doctor of Ministry degree in Pastoral Therapy with a specialization in the Faith and Health Track at the Memphis Theological Seminary, which they expect to complete in 2022.