Jim's ministry focuses on children in Poland, but there are several arenas in which he serves.
Jim volunteers at a local dom dziecka, the Polish word for government-run group foster home. But he is much more than a volunteer. He's showing those whom many have forgotten that they matter. They are loved.
And they just eat it up.
While he is there, Jim does whatever the kids need. Help with homework. Build relationships. Ice cream outings.
At first, many initially respond by hating the love they are shown. But true Christian love forces itself through the cracks of their hardened exteriors. Then, as promised, “love never fails” - and eventually these children become capable of receiving and showing love. (1 Cor. 13:4)
Jim's relationship with the home has grown over the years, and some of the relationships with the kids he's invested in have grown into something truly familial. Two young men were allowed to spend Christmas break in Jim's home. Another spent whole summers with Jim.
Jim met Daniel through his weekly visits to the home. Their relationship grew and grew, until eventually, Daniel became part of Jim's family and vice versa. Daniel is now married with kids, Julian and Nadia. Jim enjoys his role as "honorary Granddad" to them.
He spends regular time with them, investing in their development and his relationship with them.
Jim also uses his skills as a teacher and English speaker to minister to children in Poznan, Poland. He participates in summer camps for kids each summer, building relationships and teaching English. Some of these grow the church and others are for outreach purposes.
