Pastor James joined the staff in 2015 as Lead Pastor. He provides senior leadership to FAC’s Lead Team and weekend teaching team and serves on the Board of Elders.

He enjoys spending his free time with his cat Clover, building Lego, supporting Cavalry FC, and reading. Pastor James is married to Gillian, and they have 3 adult children and 2 grandchildren. He graduated from the University of Glasgow, the University of Manchester, and Asbury Theological Seminary.