James entered the program of Long Island Adult & Teen Challenge in 2009 where he was set free from the bondage of a 20-year drug and alcohol addiction; James graduated the program in 2010. Since graduating, he has served in many capacities within New York Adult & Teen Challenge. In 2018 James married his soul mate Jessica, also an Adult & Teen Challenge graduate. They have two beautiful daughters, Abigail, and Annabelle, and a son Noah James. Together, the Lord has birthed passion and fresh vision in their hearts to see souls set free in Rochester. With this vision; hope and freedom will be restored and lives will be changed through the ministry of Rochester Adult & Teen Challenge.