 Communicating grace   Meaning Xaris is Greek for "grace." Mission "To communicate the gospel of Christ in as creative manner as possible with as many people as possible." James N. Watkins, director Jim wears more hats than his Aunt Luella! He is: • author of fifteen books and over two thousand articles (Click here for complete book list and here for 200 articles.) • acquisitions editor for Wesleyan Publishing House • conference speaker throughout North America and overseas • editorial advisor for ACW Press • instructor at Taylor University and • child of God The first five titles are what he does, but not who he is. "Whether I succeed or fail in those jobs, I know that my identity is secure in being an unconditionally loved child of God." More You're still reading?! So, you're obviously a government investigator, conference director or incurable insomniac. In that case, here's a bit more: Jim has won awards for his books (Campus Life "Book of the Year" and "Retailers Choice Award") and writing and editing (four Evangelical Press Association awards) as well as an "Amy" award for writing in the general market. He's a graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University (1974), an ordained minister in the Wesleyan Church, and has done graduate work at Ball State University's School of Journalism and Purdue University's School of Communications. Jim has a PhD in paralinguistics—but only because a friend bought it at a diploma mill as a gag gift one Christmas. Most important, he's married to the Rev. Lois, who serves as a pastor, has two married children and four adorable grandchildren. Still want to know more?! (You really do need to do something about that insomnia!) Visit Infrequently asked questions. Last update, January, 2009 Support Your donations help XarisCom to continue to communicate grace. Donate securely using any major credit card with PayPal: |
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