James Burgess lives in Northern California with Beverly, his wife of fifty-two years and their two dogs, Maxx and Harper. They are active members of their home church. They are involved as one of the leaders in a ministry called Rooted and are the leaders of a Home Bible Study. James is a graduate of Yuba College, A.S. in Civil Engineering Tech and a graduate of Baptist Bible College, B.S. in English Bible and Graduate of Theology.