Bro. James Wright began his Christian walk at the age of twelve in a Vacation Bible School where he accepted Jesus as his personal savior.  However, as James got into his teenage years, he began to get more involved with his peers and things they were doing.  He eventually became much less involved in church and what God was trying to do with his life.

     In August of 1989, at a concert festival, Bro. Wright made a re-commitment to his walk and began seeking God's will for his life.   He was married in August of 1993 to Lisa.  In June of 1994, at another concert festival, James began to feel God's call on him to preach the Gospel.  He had never before then entertained the idea of ministry as part of his life, especially preaching.   James ran from God and His calling for a year and a half.  He was most miserable in that time compared to any other time in his life.

     Finally, James surrendered and began a life of service to God.  He was licensed to preach in February of 1996, and ordained into the ministry in March of 1997.  Bro. Wright has been preaching since 1996, and says that it has been one of the greatest joys he have ever known.

     When reflecting on how God has chosen to use him as his servant, he says he is blown away.  In the little time of almost seven years he and his family have been a part of Antioch, he has seen God move in a great and new way within the church family.  "We are a growing congregation with a blend of all age groups," Bro. Wright stated.  "We believe in teaching and preaching God's Word as the infallible truth and the standard for Christian Living."

     Bro. Wright and his wife have three children: Michaela, Noah, and McKenna.  He and his family have been a blessing to our church, and we look forward to the years to come of Bro. Wright's wisdom and discipleship as he herds his flock.

Romans 5:8
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this:
While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.  (NIV)