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Jim Beckner
Pastor
Contact Info:
jimbeckner@bellsouth.net
Born Where:
Birmingham
How I met my spouse:
We met at Raimund Height Baptist Church in Bessemer where her uncle
was pastor and my dad was music minister.
Spiritual Gifts:
Teaching
Education:
I graduated from McAdory High School in 1990. I received a Bachelor’
degree in Biblical Studies from Samford University in 1998 and a
Masters Degree in Christian Education in 2009.
How I came to (Church or Ministry):
We began the process of starting New Life in December 2007 and
launched the church in April 2009.
How I spend my free time:
playing with my kids, following NFL football on the internet, and
reading Star Wars novels.
First job:
working at Kinney’s Shoes at the Gallleria as a stock boy
Most powerful Christian book I’ve read:
The Mind of Christ by T.W. Hunt
What I value most:
my family
How I became a Christian:
I accepted Christ as my Savior as a child during a kid’s program
called R.A.s. My walk with Christ has gone through several stages
over the years, each one bringing me closer to God.
Music:
Toby Mac, dc Talk, Audio Adrenaline, Sanctus Real
Worship Song:
There are too many to name
Movie:
Star Wars (all of them); Lord of the Rings trilogy; just about any
Pixar movie
TV Show:
Mythbusters; Dirty Jobs; Chuck
Hobbies:
riding my bicycle when I have time
Food:
steak, lasagna, breads
Place:
Hawaii
Book of the Bible:
Matthew
Verse:
Jeremiah 29:11
Favorite saying:
“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.”
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