Meet Pastor Jim
Journeying Together... Encountering Christ... Growing in Faith...
Journeying Together... Encountering Christ... Growing in Faith
Meet Pastor Jim Beard
Ordained elder in the United Methodist Church
Pastor at Delano UMC, 2000 - 2008
Graduated Masters of Divinity from United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, May 2000
Seminary Intern Pastor at Glendale UMC in Savage, MN, 1996-2000
Director of Youth Ministries at Wayzata Community Church, 1991-1994
Business owner / manager of High Hopes Inc., 1984 – 2003
Graduated University of Wisconsin – Whitewater, BBA in Business Management, with a minor in Theater Arts
Jim enjoys biking, golfing, canoeing, camping, downhill skiing, creative design, home decorating, dance, playing hearts and bridge,
games with family and friends
games with family and friends
Married to Janet Winkler Beard
(co-church planter) since 1984
(co-church planter) since 1984
Wife, Mother, Teacher (Title I, Delano Elementary 2001-2008), Bookkeeper (Triple Crown Nutrition, 1996-2000)
Enjoys reading, crocheting, knitting, cooking, coffee with friends, board games, camping, biking, golfing
(Will never again downhill ski!)
(Will never again downhill ski!)
Children: Scott (25) – Employed at Merjent, Mpls
Environmental Analyst
Adam (23) – Employed in Crested Butte, CO Snowboard Instructor, etc.
Pets: Sir Isaac Newton (yorky/shih-tzu/bichon pooch)
Oliver (domestic, short-haired feline)
Jim has a personal profile on Facebook
(if wishing to be a friend, please note New Day UMC in friendship request).
(if wishing to be a friend, please note New Day UMC in friendship request).
