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James Pence

James Pence

Self-HelpReligion/SpiritualityCollaboratorSpeaker

James H. (Jim) Pence is a full-time speaker, singer, chalk artist, writer, and editor, living in North Texas. Jim turned to writing in 1988 as a helpful means of expression after the death of his baby daughter Michelle. Eight years later, Dallas Seminary’s Kindred Spirit published “A Road Not Chosen,” Jim’s narrative account of his […]

James H. (Jim) Pence is a full-time speaker, singer, chalk artist, writer, and editor, living in North Texas. Jim turned to writing in 1988 as a helpful means of expression after the death of his baby daughter Michelle. Eight years later, Dallas Seminary’s Kindred Spirit published “A Road Not Chosen,” Jim’s narrative account of his and his wife’s experience.

Jim’s biggest book is the collaboration with Terry Caffey on his book, Terror by Night, the true story of the brutal Texas murders that destroyed a family, restored one man’s faith, and shocked a nation.

RECENT BIG NEWS:

Jim recently signed with Guideposts to collaborate with Herb and Bobbie Samme on their story of their son’s death as a soldier in Iraq, and the father’s journey to complete his son’s mission in Iraq.

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Collaborator Info

James H. (Jim) Pence is a collaborator with a unique set of skills. A multi-talented writer who has been published both in fiction and nonfiction, James brings the eye and ear of a storyteller to the table. His publishers include Tyndale House, Kregel, and Osborne/McGraw-Hill.

James holds a master’s degree in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in creative writing and journalism from Dallas Theological Seminary. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in theology from Dallas Bible College. In addition to his books, James has written and/or edited for The Dallas Morning News, Dallas Seminary’s Kindred Spirit Magazine, Barnes & Noble, Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, EvanTell, Insight for Living, Josh McDowell Ministry, The Writer Magazine and Osborne/McGraw-Hill. He currently writes for “The Seed Company,” a ministry to translate the Bible into new languages.

Recent collaborative works include:

Terror by Night: The true story of the brutal Texas murder that destroyed a family, restored one man’s faith, and shocked a nation. (Tyndale, October 2009)
by Terry Caffey with James H. Pence

Blind Sight (Tyndale House, Re-release 2009)
by James H. Pence

The Angel (Kregel Publications, 2006)
by James H. Pence

 

Speaking Topics

Suffering, Tragedy, Forgiveness, Homeschooling, Chalk Art, Parenting