James Hunt

James Hunt has extensive experience in leadership roles within community and educational organizations. Since January 2007, James has served as the Senior Pastor at New Hope Christian Community Church. Additionally, James holds the position of Chairman of the Board at Christian Leaders College since August 2019 and has been the President of the Crete-Monee School District 201U Education Foundation since September 2022. Prior leadership roles include serving on the Board of Directors for South Suburban PADS from July 2014 to January 2018 and as President of the South Suburban Action Conference from September 2012 to July 2014. James holds a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching from Northern Illinois University, a Master of Arts (MA) in Communication and Media Studies from the University of Oklahoma, and a Bachelor of General Studies in Communications from Roosevelt University.