James A Borchert

James A. Borchert, “Pastor Jim,” served continuously in the pastoral ministry for 53 years. He was a well-known pastor and teacher in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and around the world. His library of over 40,000 volumes is a testimony to his dedication to the truth of the Word of God.

Jesus’ unexpected revelation of His personal, unconditional love for Pastor Jim, while he was yet a sinner 50 years ago, caused him to love Jesus with all his heart. It was the godly passion behind his ministry.

He held his ordination as a minister of the gospel through World Ministry Fellowship and held numerous teaching seminars and retreats over the years. He taught at Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. He traveled and ministered throughout Sub-Sahara Africa, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Zambia, South Africa, Nigeria, Burundi, and Uganda in an apostolic capacity, training local pastors and teachers since 1984. He also preached and taught in Moldova, India, Ukraine, and Israel. He gave his testimony on The 700 Club and appeared on TBN, sharing the work of Hope for Africa. He and his beloved wife, Peggy, were married for 58 years and had four children and eleven grandchildren before his passing in 2021.

Pastor Jim’s insights, through study and prayer, in the areas of theology, discipleship, church government, law, property, trust, and other fields are embraced by both the layman and the scholar.

The heart of Pastor Jim’s ministry is discipleship by the revelation of the Holy Spirit and speaking the truth in love so that the church may mature in Him, who is the head, even Christ.