Pastor Jim Scagnelli

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Jim has been in Christian ministry for more than twenty years.  He started as a youth leader at Hammonton Assembly of God in 2000.  There he acquired the nickname "South Jersey's Game Master" and was often asked to serve at district youth events as MC of games.  Jim then became youth and men's pastor at Port Elizabeth UMC in 2003.  Along with Brenda, Adrian and Jeanette, Jim led kick ball at the MRT Elementary School, trips to AC Rescue Mission, bowling trips and all-nighters at the John Boggs Hall, UMC Youth Weekend in Ocean City, Christmas shopping to Hamilton Mall, and strawberry picking and selling for fund raising.  In 2005 he was appointed Pastor of the Buckshutem and Port Norris UMC parish.  In 2006 Jim joined his good friends Rev. John Allegri and Rev. Jamie Hargrove at the Port Elizabeth Church of the Nazarene where he served as associate Pastor for more than eight years.  Together Jim and Rev. John Allegri led Victory Men's Fellowship from 2000 to 2010.  While at the Nazarene Church Jim took part in yearly weeklong revival services held outdoors in the  Bob Barnhart Glory Barn.  Jim also produced and was the announcer for the Word of Holiness a weekly radio program which  aired on several South Jersey stations for more than five years featuring audio sermons from John, Jamie, and Jim.  Jim is thrilled and blessed to have been appointed Pastor of Port Elizabeth UMC and Cumberland churches.  He looks forward to seeing  the great things God will do as he leads and serves these two congregations.