About James
After years of serving thousands of Oklahoma families of teenagers through Falls Creek Youth Camp, it is time to serve all Central Oklahoma families in the U.S. Congress. Family is important to me. We don’t just talk about family, we live it. There are plenty of things that distract marriages and families, our government should not be one of them. For eighteen years I have enjoyed a great marriage to my bride, Cindy. We have two beautiful daughters, Hannah (13) and Jordan (10).
Total strangers in Washington D.C. are trying to define what is right and wrong for my family. They are telling me how to teach my children, live my life, drive my car, spend my money, etc. Almost everything you touch has a federal guideline. Someone needs to go to Washington and tell those nice bureaucrats to take care of their family so we can take care of ours. If you will help me, I will pass on this message for your family.
James directed the Falls Creek summer camp from 1996 to 2009. Falls Creek is the largest Christian camp in the nation with over 51,000 people attending last summer. While James directed Falls Creek, the camp experienced the greatest growth in its 90+ year history. James personally trained more than 500,000 leaders and students. He has served people with his real world leadership and business experience of hiring and managing a large staff, balancing a budget and working long hours. Falls Creek has the complexity of a large business that serves thousands of people and the challenges of a non-profit corporation with limited resources. James has also coordinated mission and community service projects in Belize, Malawi, England, Wales, Germany as well as many areas of Oklahoma. James has spent his life training and challenging the next generation of leadership.
James is a member of the Heritage Foundation, Deer Creek Chamber of Commerce, Edmond Chamber of Commerce, South Chamber of Commerce, Northwest Chamber of Commerce, NRA and he has been an active proponent in the pro-life and abstinence education conversation in Oklahoma. James believes the Constitution matters. It is the foundation of our laws and the fence of our government. We became the greatest and strongest nation in the world because of God’s blessing, our constitutionally protected freedom and American innovation. James enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, sport shooting and reading.
Family Background:
James’ Mom was a public school librarian and her parents owned and operated a small dry cleaning business. James’ Dad and paternal grandparents were dairy farmers near the Texas / Oklahoma border. James’ stepfather was a Navy Vet and a career employee of AC Delco, the parts division of General Motors. James was born in Dallas. He attended the University of Texas (everyone’s favorite school) where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education (Speech and History). He then attended Southwestern Seminary and received a Masters degree in Divinity (Theology). After graduating with his Master’s degree, James moved to Edmond to serve with the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma and quickly became the Director of Falls Creek. Cindy’s family has been in Oklahoma since statehood. Cindy’s Mom is a homemaker and her Dad is a Vietnam Veteran and retired engineer. Cindy is a Speech Language Pathologist and Mommy to two beautiful girls.
