Bio: Rev. James Berkebile is an ordained minister in the Church of the Brethren denomination. From childhood he knew God had a calling for his life to be in ministry. From 2005 to 2012 he served as part-time pastor of 2 non-denominational churches (Christian Praise & Worship Church in East Brady, Pa and Curry Run Church in Indiana, Pa). From 2008 to 2012 he also served as Youth Pastor at Center Hill Church of the Brethren in Kittanning, Pa.

On June 25, 2011, he married the love of his life, Shannon.

In the spring of 2012, Pastor James became the Youth Pastor and Worship Leader at Struthers Parkside Church and he and his wife moved to Ohio. Pastor James has been serving SPC as the Lead Pastor since January of 2013.

"For the Son of Man came to seek and save what was lost." -Luke 19:10