About St. James

Senior Pastor:
Dr. Emanuel Cleaver III

Mission:
St. James’ mission is to make disciples for Jesus Christ.
This is what we strive to do as a people called St. James United Methodist Church.

Motto:
Connecting people with God in practical ways.
This is a short and concise reminder of what we are all about.

Vision:
Connecting people with God though exciting worship, compassionate outreach, and authentic Faith development.
This is how we will live out our mandate of connecting people with God.

Memberships / Affiliations:
United Methodist Church, Methodist Minister’s Fellowship, Black Methodist for Church Renewal.

Exciting Worship Ministries

A friendly and welcoming environment: Greeters and Ushers.
Dynamic and diverse music: Praise Team and Sanctuary Choir.
Multi-sensory experience: Audio/Visual Ministry.

Compassionate Outreach Ministries

Ministries that stretch beyond the discipleship of St. James and help others experience the love of God. Providing assistance to those in need: Fishes and Loaves, Missions, and Angel Food.
Offering empowerment for the hurting: Children’s Connection, Bless the School
Extending an invitation to those disconnected from Jesus Christ: Evangelism team, Missions, 40 Acres Urban Campus, and Hospitality Ministries: greeters and ushers,

Authentic Faith Development Ministries

Ministries that seek to inform, nurture, and strengthen the disciples at St. James. Not just knowing about God but intimately growing in God.

Christian Education: bible studies, Sunday School, Discipleship classes.
Nurture and care: Counseling, Care & Nurture, and the Steward Board.
Fellowship opportunities: UMM, UMW, Senior’s Ministry, and UMYF.
Plugging people into the life, ministries, and culture of the church: Membership Committee.