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He has been instrumental in revitalizing the choir, the Board of Music and Fine Arts and the Care and Concern Committee. Because of his leadership, we have significantly improved our Sunday services by coordinating of the audio-visual equipment and training of the individuals running this equipment. He has organized and inspired members of the Care and Concern Committee by improving the data base and making information accurate and available when needed. He has reached out to lay leaders in the church to provide input to the monthly church newsletter and web page. Jim is a great listener and is always very genuine in his dealings with church members. He is honest and open in facing challenges and recognizing success. Through these leadership efforts our church has a renewed sense of purpose and mission. – Pat & John Durbin
Jim is very organized and detailed when it comes to how he approaches and executes any idea or task. This is most helpful when having to deal with deadlines, organizing large groups of people or planning events. This quality has been most beneficial in other lines of work he has done or is currently doing, which we’ve recently been a part of. He is good at delegating when necessary and giving attention to details. These leadership skills have benefited him in all of his professions and endeavors. – Rev. Nancy Gunn, Minister of Worship, Church at Cactus; Rev. David Gunn, Pastor, Church at Cactus
A church member from one of our old congregations had a son who committed suicide in their backyard. Jim stepped in for the family and not only consoled them but made the arrangements for his funeral to be at the church where we were both working. He officiated at the service and provided special music. We were all more than happy to help out with this service. That is Jim. He was there for this family and exceeded the expectations of most Pastors. – Harriet Fontenot
God’s love flows through Jim’s words and his presence in times of grief and joy. – Church of the Palms, Members In Discernment committee for Jim Alexander
He works well with folks across a spectrum of beliefs, interests, and abilities. He strives for excellence in all things, and does so with an infectious spirit that inspires and uplifts. He is effective at recruiting, motivating, training, and encouraging working teams. He takes good care of the people he shepherds – tending to their spirits as much as their production. Jim is ultra-reliable, emotionally secure, spiritually mature, and exhibits the finest in ministry ethics and boundaries.
Coming from a very different background, “UCC-world” represented a challenge to him organizationally and theologically. Undaunted, he embraces a Spirit-led faith that continues to deepen; he has a clear, well-articulated commitment to peace, justice, and full inclusion for all in the church’s life. He has open eyes to the new forms of faith community emerging in these times. He has my full support. – Rev. Leonard W. Silvester
I want to tell you about the wonderful work Jim Alexander has done in a very short time with the Care Ministries Group at The Church of the Palms. This group has been meeting for several years but just barely hanging on. With Jim’s leadership we have gone from a group just crawling to a group that is now running full speed ahead.
Our monthly meetings are now structured so that we are able to keep a closer contact with our homebound members and their needs. We are trying to ensure that no one is overlooked. Jim has reinforced the transportation program. Names and phone numbers of people offering transportation are now available through the church office. – June Nielsen