New Horizons UMC Leadership
New Horizons UMC is blessed to have a leadership team both clergy and laity who are truly dedicated to Christ and D/do His work.p team. We are guided by a leadership team that provides overall direction and watches over the spiritual needs of the church. Our pastors provide sound, practical, biblical teaching at each worship service. They have received theological and pastoral training and are equipped to share God's love through out our local community.
New Horizons is blessed to have a leadership team who are truly dedicated to Christ and accomplishing His will.
Ivan James III
Pastor
Pastor Ivan is a devoted servant of God, passionate about his ministry and deeply committed to leading our congregation on a path of faith, love, and spiritual growth.
Pastor Ivan has been actively involved in ministry as a Certified Lay Minister for 15+ years. Prior to him entering the ministry he worked in Corporate America and own and managed his Own Small Business. He holds a degree in Business and Economics from St. Benedicts College (now Benedictine College) in Atchison Kansas and a Master in Business from Central Mo State University.
Pastor Ivan believes that his calling is to share the Good News of Christ, nurture spiritual growth and serve the community. He is dedicated to fulfilling this calling by delivering thought provoking messages, providing support for the congregation and by reaching out to the lonely the least and the lost, of our community.
Pastor Ivan is married to Grace (Donaldson from Kansas City) and they have five grown boys. He enjoys sports and spending time with his family especially his grandchildren.
Pastor Ivan presents serves on a number of community organization is on the board of Portfolio Art Gallery and is a Trustee of Central Methodist University.
We are blessed to have Pastor Ivan and his wife Grace as a in faith. guiding light in our congregation. All are welcomed to join us for worship, fellowship, and spiritual growth as we journey together