Jim Nibbelink
Jim arrived in Tucson in 2001, moving from Cincinnati upon his retirement. He is a former Lay Leader of the West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church. Jim and his wife Judi have been active in United Methodist congregations all across the United States. Jim has served in many positions of leadership in local churches as well as having District, Conference and General Church responsibilities. He has previously been elected to two General Conferences and three Jurisdictional Conferences. Jim received a special honor when he was selected to prepare and deliver the Laity Address at the 2000 General Conference. He currently serves as DSC Director of Lay Speaking Ministries and was just elected President of the Association of Conference Directors of Lay Speaking Ministries for the General Board of Discipleship. Jim enjoys facilitating adult Bible studies and has served as an instructor for many church and community seminars on a wide variety of subjects, including the power of visioning and partnership ministry, and has taught at both the General Board of Discipleship and the World Methodist Conference. Jim is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point. He’s an avid skier and enjoys many outdoor activities in addition to the "indoor sports" of singing and model railroading. Jim and Judi share a love of travel and are always looking forward to their next adventure.