James Maxwell

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James Maxwell

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James Apollos Maxwell is the son of Pioneer Preacher and National Evangelist/Author Dr. James O Maxwell, Vice President of Southwestern Christian College and Betty Maxwell. Bro. Maxwell has been preaching the gospel for twenty-five years. Through his influence, hundreds of souls have been added to Christ in that span of time. He is presently the Minster of the Tukwila Church of Christ in Tukwila WA, a suburb of Seattle and Ministry Consultant of the Figueroa Church of Christ in Los Angeles, CA. Bro. Maxwell has been commuting between these two cities for over1 1/2 years. Bro. Mawell's role officially changed in October 2017He is working remotely from Seattle on a number of responsibilities that will promote the growth and organization of Figueroa. Over the last 28 years James has been blessed to establish and lead multiple ministries and campaigns and programs in various congregations in California, Ohio, Texas & Washington State.

Some include Seeds To Branches Capital Campaign Fund, A Personal Evangelism Outreach Initiative, Lecture Series, Online & Mobile Giving, Youth Banquets, Anniversaries, Pre-need Planning Seminars, All Church Spiritual Journal, Mentoring Young Married Couples, College Students and Young Men, Preacher, Teacher & Leadership Training, Pre-marital Counseling, Domestic & International Gospel Campaigns (To Arkansas, Belize City, Central America, and Ethiopia) where many have been won to Christ and thousands of dollars have been raised for Christian Education & Missions. In 2009 James edited and published a book entitled, "Help Me Holy Spirit"  featuring 9 Evangelists in Churches of Christ. From 2012-2014 Bro. Maxwell served on the Board of the 4C Coalition (4C is the acronym for Clergy, Community, Children, Coalition). He encouraged several congregants to receive Mentor Training with Seattle Washington’s King County. 

James has received numerous recognition. He has served as Board Member of The Economic Development Corporation of Figueroa Church of Christ and The Los Angeles Bible College. He and his wife were honored for 'Outstanding Christian Service'  by The LA Bible College in 2004. In 2003 James received the prestigious 'Image Award'  from his Alma Mater, Southwestern Christian College (Terrell, TX) in the category of “Church Leadership”. In May 2009, James was named to Southwestern Christian College’s Inaugural 'Hall of Fame' Induction for the classes of the 1980’s. James also received a '10 Year Service Award'  for dedicated ministry and servant leadership to the Holgate Church of Christ in May 2014. In April 2016 James received the Prestigious 'Distinguished Alumnus Award'  from 'Women At Work' (Los Angeles Chapter) for Southwestern Christian College.  Complementing this honor, James also received honors from US House of Representatives, The California Legislature, The 8th & 9th District of The City of Los Angeles and Southwestern Christian College (Terrell, TX).

James has been married to LaConya Maxwell for 26 years. They have two amazing children, a son James Brooks age 21 and daughter Cathryn Grace age 17. James is a proud Graduate of Southwestern Christian College & Abilene Christian University. He also is owner of a Custom Dress/Casual Shirt Business,"Maxwell's Custom Shirts" since 2002. Follow James on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/japollosmaxwell  & Seattle Ministry: tukwilacoc.com