About James - Founder, Journey with James Network
James Wilkins, Sr. was born in Virginia. Growing up James enjoyed being a kid, but he also had an unusual passion for news. Daily he would watch the news and be fascinated with the sets, the graphics, the music, and how the news was presented with the news anchors and reporters. He desired to be a news anchor/reporter and do other projects within the broadcasting field. His passion was evident as the years went by. He would sit in front of a TV and pretend that he was the one presenting the news for the day. He would create graphics and news sets on paper and share them with his family and friends. Little did he know that he was preparing to embark on something great in his future. In High School James got an opportunity to put his creativity to use in his Television Production class at I.C. Norcom High School. James created the show and graphics, directed and co-hosted Teen Views.
Coupled with the gift of creativity in Broadcasting--James also had an anointing on his life at a very young age. He started Excellent Word Ministries and Excellent Word TV in 2007 in an effort to merge TV media with ministry. James also accepted the call on his life as a Preacher and Teacher around the same time. He has been in leadership with ministry in some capacity for nearly 15 years. From 2015 until 2018, he was the Campus Pastor for Parkway Portsmouth.
James attended Norfolk State University in Norfolk, VA. and earned a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications Degree with an emphasis in General Broadcasting. While at Norfolk State he worked at CBS affiliate WTKR News 3 as a Production Technician and then a Digital Control Operator. In 2010, James moved on to the Christian Broadcasting Network and furthered his career. He is now currently a Entertainment and News Producer. He is also the Producer and host of the Journey with James Podcast, The Journey with James Show and Game Time with James. He is also a member of the National Association of Black Journalists. James currently resides in Virginia, has 2 sons. In his spare time he enjoys watching a good movie or TV series, producing creative content, cooking a good meal, watching his favorite cooking shows, reading, walking, and listening to music. He aspires to become a model, and act in a stage play both in the near future. You can reach James by clicking here.
Coupled with the gift of creativity in Broadcasting--James also had an anointing on his life at a very young age. He started Excellent Word Ministries and Excellent Word TV in 2007 in an effort to merge TV media with ministry. James also accepted the call on his life as a Preacher and Teacher around the same time. He has been in leadership with ministry in some capacity for nearly 15 years. From 2015 until 2018, he was the Campus Pastor for Parkway Portsmouth.
James attended Norfolk State University in Norfolk, VA. and earned a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications Degree with an emphasis in General Broadcasting. While at Norfolk State he worked at CBS affiliate WTKR News 3 as a Production Technician and then a Digital Control Operator. In 2010, James moved on to the Christian Broadcasting Network and furthered his career. He is now currently a Entertainment and News Producer. He is also the Producer and host of the Journey with James Podcast, The Journey with James Show and Game Time with James. He is also a member of the National Association of Black Journalists. James currently resides in Virginia, has 2 sons. In his spare time he enjoys watching a good movie or TV series, producing creative content, cooking a good meal, watching his favorite cooking shows, reading, walking, and listening to music. He aspires to become a model, and act in a stage play both in the near future. You can reach James by clicking here.
HISTORY OF THE JOURNEY WITH JAMES SERIES
The Journey with James started off as the Excellent Word in 2003. The Excellent Word Network was what God put on James heart while attending Norfolk State University. James would send encouraging emails to various students on campus as a way to encourage them through their educational endeavors along with scriptures.
The email chain would soon venture into the World Wide Web. It was a place where people could go to see an inspirational show, read a blog, and find resources that would help them in their Christian walk. Years later, the Journey with James would form.
The Journey with James, established in 2013 is a network for people to gather for encouragement, inspiration, and motivation as they journey through life. James Wilkins, founder of The Journey with James series offers a weekly video vlog, a monthly talk show, and bi-weekly podcast.
The email chain would soon venture into the World Wide Web. It was a place where people could go to see an inspirational show, read a blog, and find resources that would help them in their Christian walk. Years later, the Journey with James would form.
The Journey with James, established in 2013 is a network for people to gather for encouragement, inspiration, and motivation as they journey through life. James Wilkins, founder of The Journey with James series offers a weekly video vlog, a monthly talk show, and bi-weekly podcast.