Jim Ikey

JIM IKEY

Follower of Christ, Husband, Dad & PawPaw

Mission:

To pursue God with passion, live life with purpose, love my wife and children unconditionally, and to learn and grow to be the best representation of Jesus Christ that I can be in a fallen world.

Follower of Christ

I found Jesus as a young boy on a Sunday morning in a small white country church in rural Kansas many years ago. Since that day I have committed to following Him for the rest of my life. I cannot say that my journey with the Lord has been perfect but it rarely is for any follower of Christ. The Bible talks about the road to follow Christ is very narrow and I know this to be true since I had the misfortune of stumbling off the path a time or two but I am so thankful that my God is such a loving and kind Father who takes His children by the hand and graciously brings them right back to the path He has for them to follow. No I have never been a perfect man but I can honestly say that I have always loved the Lord and that my heart belongs to Him. This is why I want to continue each day to learn more about Him, to read His word, and be much more like Him. He has been so faithful to me. I have seen Him bring healing when I have been sick, he has brought restoration in my life to that which was broken, and has always been right beside me through every single storm of life. He is my Lord, my Savior, and my friend. No matter what the future holds, I know He holds my future! In God alone, I have hope for all of my tomorrows.

“For I know the plans I have for you says the Lord, not to harm you, but to give you hope and a future.”

-Jeremiah 29:11

Dad & PawPaw

One of the most challenging but most rewarding jobs I have ever had the privilege of being given has been that of being a Father. The Lord blessed me beyond measure when he breathed life into my four awesome sons and allowed me to have the opportunity to be their Dad. It has been a tremendous responsibility to raise these guys up to be good human beings. They definitely did not stay small long enough. I miss the moments in their young childhood where we explored rivers, found scorpions under rocks, or taught them how to play ball. It has been tough watching them grow up, becoming independent, and spreading their wings but how proud I have been to see them soar into the godly young men they have become today. A couple of them have now become fathers themselves and Wow, what an honor and amazing experience it has been to become a GrandPawPaw to our grandson and granddaughter with one more grandbaby on the way! Not much else in this world warms my heart more than the love and snuggles of our grandbabies. Our grandchildren have been the icing on the cake and I am so very grateful for them indeed.

Husband

On a beautiful and brisk Autumn day in 1992 I had the privilege to marry my best friend and soul mate, Bridy. We are celebrating 30 years of marriage this fall. From the time we first starting going out, we have had an adventurous life. Our four sons were born within a 5 year span... crazy I know. We have been business partners together several times. Along the years we have traveled to many interesting and cool places together. We have taught Bible studies together. We have swam in oceans, hiked mountains, and stayed in more Bed & Breakfasts or Airbnb’s than I can count. We really enjoy the outdoors with camping, canoed rivers, explored caves, and rode horses less than we would have liked to. We have taken dance lessons together, studied Spanish together, we have laughed, loved, and cried together. We have made so many good memories but we have also endured some of the worst blows from life, overcome hardships, made it through pain, and saw the saving grace of God work things out for our good. We are truly two that have been made one. She is part of who I am and we are better together.

SOME SKILLS

I have always been a people person. Although a little introverted, I do love to build relationships. Some of my best strengths is in being the relationship guy, the one who can bring people together for a common good that benefits both parties. Having said this I have experience in producing direct sales, recruiting for sales teams, and presenting information to potential clients.

Further skills I have developed over my life is that of a visionary. I am good at taking concepts or ideas and meshing them together to create a business as well as locate the professionals needed to develop and execute a business plan.