Meet Our Pastor

Pastor James Zimbalist Ransom is a dedicated leader and servant of the Lord Jesus Christ with a remarkable journey both in ministry and life. Born on May 1, 1961, in Lake Worth, Florida, he is the second of five children to James and Moroline Ransom. Pastor Ransom completed his primary education in Palm Beach County Florida before moving to Iowa in 1978 on a football scholarship to Iowa State University.

During his time at Iowa State, Pastor Ransom excelled as an athlete, lettering all four years, earning recognition as a pre-season All-American, and serving as team captain during his senior year. It was also during his college years that he met his wife, Tresa, and the couple married in 1985. Together, they have been blessed with four children: three daughters — Traya, Trakaya, and Trinity — and one son, Samuel.

Born on July 21, 1965, in Des Moines, Iowa, Reverend Tresa Ransom is a dedicated minister and accomplished professional. She graduated from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering in 1989. Her career as an engineer included roles with IBM, the Iowa Communications Network, and Qwest Communications.

While attending college, she met her husband, James Ransom. The two married in 1985 and together are blessed with four children: three daughters — Traya, Trakaya, and Trinity — and one son, Samuel.