PASTOR’S PROFILE: THE MAN CALLED DR. I.S. JAMES

You may have heard about him, or you may never have done so. But Dr. Iruofagha S. James is a celebrated minister of the gospel. He is the General Overseer of Glory Christian Ministries based in Lagos Nigeria.

Born on September 21, 1958 in Ewoama Brass, a riverine settlement in Bayelsa State of Nigeria, he attended University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, where he studied Land Surveying.

He also holds amongst others a diploma in Christian Religious Studies, Master of Divinity from the California State Christian University and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Degree on International Missions from the California State Christian University.

Though Dr. I.S James came from a humble family, the idea of going into the ministry was not very strong in his mind before pursuing a degree in the University. He however got born again on November 22, 1984 and thereafter his life changed for the better. It was not long after that when he received the call to go into the ministry. On March 10, 1985 he was ordained as an Associate Minister where he served till 1999.

As the founding Pastor and Chairman of Board of Trustee of Glory Christian Ministries worldwide, Dr. James has proved to be an achiever of extraordinary order.

He has initiated many projects that have helped to bring salvation, hope and fulfillment to many lives. As a tested Christian missionary he has traveled to various countries in the world, teaching the Word of God with results following. In fact, millions of lives have been transformed through his weekly broadcast “The Glory Hour” a television program which has been on air in Nigeria since 1992.

Dr. Iruofagha Solomon James is noted for his deep spiritual insight in the Holy Scripture. He believes in the practical impartation of God’s Word. This is quite evident in the lifestyle and characters of his church members.

He is married to Faith and they are blessed with two daughters and a son – Grace, Glory and Iruofagha Jr