JB, or James Baar, has been at Fellowship since 1981, when he started here as a pastor. While he no longer officially pastors the church, and is not officially a staff member, he considers himself to be the church’s “unofficial resident historian.” JB can be found staying connected with the seniors, occasionally teaching, preaching, or leading funerals, as well as doing pastoral care as needed. He is more frequently found teasing the staff around the office. JB and his wife, together have 3 adult children and 4 grandchildren. JB has been called JB or PJ (Pastor Jim) since he started in youth ministry back in 1972.