James Kimmel

Minister of Worship

(770) 424-8326 ext. 116

jkimmel@mariettafbc.org

James is originally from Dallas, Texas, and has served churches in Texas and Georgia. He began serving in Georgia in 2018 and as Minister of Worship at First Baptist Church Marietta in 2025. James is married to Christen and they enjoy traveling and having fun with their two girls.

James has a Bachelor of Music in Church Music degree and a Master of Music in Choral Conducting degree from Baylor University. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Educational Ministry in Worship degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. 

James’ passions are helping lead people closer to God as they fully engage in worship, unifying the Body of Christ through multi-generational worship gatherings, helping the local church realize unlimited potential, nurturing gifts as they are used for God’s glory, and creating lifelong worshippers as kids, teenagers, and adults grow in their walk with Christ.