Jim Liske is the Founder and Principal of 126a. Jim is a diverse coach and consultant whose experiences shape his expertise. A few of Jim’s passions include; working with individuals and companies to get upstream from poverty and incarceration, transitional leadership strategy in high-powered work-groups, and unified identity strategies. Jim is also currently a member of the Teaching Team at Ridge Point Community Church in Holland Michigan.
Jim was most recently the Executive Director of Movement.org, USA. As director, Jim worked to unify cities across the world. Prior to that, he served as the Lead Pastor at Christ Memorial Church in Holland, Michigan. Jim also served as President and CEO of Prison Fellowship Ministries from 2011-2015, during which time he spoke in cities and prisons throughout the USA and the world. He worked with, and on behalf of, incarcerated individuals and their families.
Before leading Prison Fellowship Ministries, Jim was the senior pastor of Ridge Point Community Church in Holland from 2002-2011. From 1986-2002 he served churches in Bridgman, Michigan; Calgary, Alberta, Canada; and Arnprior, Ontario, Canada.
Jim has been married to Cathy, his high school sweetheart, for 40 years and they live in Zeeland, Michigan. Jim and Cathy have two grown and married children and four grandchildren.
Mission
To unify Church, Commerce, and Community so that justice is experienced.
Vision
In every city, there exists brokenness that results in the limiting of some or all groups of people. When a unified Church, the leadership of Commerce, and all agencies of a community – schools, government, and law enforcement – join in fixing the problems, spiritual and social justice is experienced. Everyone Flourishes and moves to achieve their potential together.
Values
Prayer – The more we pray together, the deeper our friendships.
Unity – Potential is realized as we serve each other and with each other.
Gospel – The key to hope and health is the good news Jesus teaches and is.
Fluidity – As each city is unique, are the solutions and the expression of love.
Data – Understanding the brokenness means understanding how to fix it.
Leadership – When all the sectors lead together, flourishing results.