James Hodges

James Hodges is a pastor, author, speaker, musician, and entrepreneur with more than 26 years of ministry experience. He serves as the Senior Pastor of Life Church in Virginia Beach, Virginia, where he is passionate about helping people discover and follow Jesus Christ.

James holds a Master's Degree in Theology in Pastoral Studies from Andersonville Theological Seminary and an honorary Doctorate in Christian Education from Freedom Bible College and Seminary. As a conference speaker, Bible teacher, and mentor, he is committed to equipping believers to grow in faith, spiritual awareness, and purposeful living.

In addition to his ministry work, James has owned and operated several businesses and is the founder of JITA Enterprises, which includes publishing, music production, and creative media ventures. He is the author of several faith-based books, including Men on a Mission, What God Said, Translated Out of Darkness, Beyond The Veil, and Unshakable.

James has been married to his wife, Priscilla, for more than 32 years. Together they have four children and several grandchildren. Through his writing and teaching, James seeks to inspire people to live with faith, courage, and a deeper understanding of God's purpose for their lives.