Encouraging believers. Equipping leaders.
Welcome to Life Behind the Pulpit.
Christ-centered blog dedicated to exploring the heartbeat of ministry, leadership, and everyday discipleship. Rooted in the life and teachings of Jesus, this space invites readers to journey beyond the Sunday sermon and into the real, everyday walk of following Him.
Here you’ll find reflections on Christian growth, practical leadership insights shaped by Scripture, and honest stories from life behind the pulpit—the unseen moments, the sacred struggles, and the surprising joys of shepherding God’s people.
Whether you’re a pastor, leader, volunteer, or follower of Jesus hungry to grow, this blog offers encouragement, wisdom, and challenges designed to deepen faith and strengthen your calling.
Life isn’t just lived from the pulpit—it’s lived in the trenches of family, ministry, community, and ordinary days.
Welcome to the journey.
Jesus-Centered Content
— every post points back to Christ and what it means to follow Him daily.
Honest Pastoral Perspective
— real stories and reflections from life in ministry, beyond Sunday morning.
Practical Leadership + Faith Tools
— encouragement, insights, and lessons to help believers grow and leaders lead well.
Meet James Turnes
Hey there — welcome to Life Behind the Pulpit.
I’m a pastor, Jesus-follower, and lifelong learner doing my best to lead with grace, love well, and walk faithfully in a world that desperately needs hope.
For years I’ve lived the rhythm of ministry—praying, preaching, leading, serving, celebrating with people on mountaintops, and walking with them through the valleys. Somewhere along the way I realized that the most powerful lessons don’t just happen on Sunday morning, but in the everyday moments God uses to shape us.
Here I share reflections on Christian living, leadership growth, and the often-unseen reality of pastoral life—both the beautiful and the messy parts. My goal is simple:
to point everything back to Jesus, encourage those who serve, and strengthen believers to live out their faith with boldness and joy.
Whether you’re a pastor, a leader, a volunteer, or someone hungry to grow in your walk with Christ, I’m glad you’re here.
Let’s learn, lead, and follow Jesus — together.
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