Pastor James VonBusch
Pastor Jim grew up in the Chicago suburbs with an older sister and a younger brother. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Pastoral Studies from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, his Master’s of Counseling from Idaho State University, his specialized pastoral coursework and colloquy from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, and his PhD in Biblical Counseling from Trinity Theological Seminary.
Pastor Jim has been a licensed professional counselor in the State of Idaho for over 25 years, and he specializes in substance abuse treatment, family and couple’s therapy and mental health conditions. He is adjunct faculty for the University of Nevada- Reno, and also serves as a speaker and trainer for clinicians nation-wide. He loves youth ministry, men’s ministry, all aspects of pastoral care and discipleship, and preaching God’s Word.
Pastor Jim enjoys lifting weights, hunting, drinking coffee, chatting with friends, and construction projects when he has some free time. He is also looking forward to a lower elevation and less snow to plow!
Pastor Jim has been a licensed professional counselor in the State of Idaho for over 25 years, and he specializes in substance abuse treatment, family and couple’s therapy and mental health conditions. He is adjunct faculty for the University of Nevada- Reno, and also serves as a speaker and trainer for clinicians nation-wide. He loves youth ministry, men’s ministry, all aspects of pastoral care and discipleship, and preaching God’s Word.
Pastor Jim enjoys lifting weights, hunting, drinking coffee, chatting with friends, and construction projects when he has some free time. He is also looking forward to a lower elevation and less snow to plow!
The VonBusch Family
Left to Right
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Joshua, Shelby
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Teresa, Pastor Jim
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Joshua, Shelby
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Teresa, Pastor Jim
Jim’s wife, Teresa is a SE Idaho native who grew up outside the little town of Inkom. She attended college in Chicago as well, and that is where she and Jim met. Teresa holds a B.A. from Moody Bible Institute also, and a Standard K-8 Teaching Certificate from Idaho State University. She has worked as a preschool teacher, and has taught in both public and private elementary schools in Idaho & Utah. However, her favorite “job” and title is that of MOM and home-educator. She and Jim have homeschooled both of their children since preschool, and Teresa is currently in her 18th year as a homeschooling mom. She enjoys snowshoe walks, downhill skiing and sledding, then warming up while drinking coffee by the fire. She enjoys: reading and keeping in touch with loved ones from around the country, visiting, making new friends, watching birds at her feeders, and using her hospitality gifts.
Shelby (age 22) is a graduate of CSI in Twin Falls where she double majored in Veterinary Technology and Equine Studies. She is a Certified Vet Tech, and enjoys training both horses and riders. Shelby currently works for Double H-Bar, Inc. in Jackson Hole, WY where she drives draft horse teams pulling wagons up Cache Creek in the summer months, and sleighs out on the National Elk Refuge in the winter. When she has free time, you can find her in a saddle enjoying some time on one of her own horses, or snuggled up in a cozy fleece blanket reading a book.
Joshua is a 9th grader this year, and works one day each week at the Popcorn Shop in Pocatello. He enjoys building with Legos, Playmobil sets, or creating worlds in Minecraft with his cousins. He raises market-lambs in 4-H every summer, and is known as the cat whisperer at home. He loves animals and playing outside. Laser tag, bowling, archery, golf and snowboarding are some of the sporting activities he enjoys. Joshua is an active member of a local homeschool group, and looks forward to the activities, field trips, special classes and opportunities with his buddies. Weekly piano lessons also add to his list of things to do and enjoy. Joshua recently completed his junior confirmation course and was confirmed at church in June of 2020. Covid definitely changed the way those milestones were celebrated this year, but he was very glad for the chance to participate in that event. In his free time ,Joshua looks forward to riding his bike, driving his go kart, playing backyard baseball or basketball with the neighbors, and playing video games with his dad and sister!
Shelby (age 22) is a graduate of CSI in Twin Falls where she double majored in Veterinary Technology and Equine Studies. She is a Certified Vet Tech, and enjoys training both horses and riders. Shelby currently works for Double H-Bar, Inc. in Jackson Hole, WY where she drives draft horse teams pulling wagons up Cache Creek in the summer months, and sleighs out on the National Elk Refuge in the winter. When she has free time, you can find her in a saddle enjoying some time on one of her own horses, or snuggled up in a cozy fleece blanket reading a book.
Joshua is a 9th grader this year, and works one day each week at the Popcorn Shop in Pocatello. He enjoys building with Legos, Playmobil sets, or creating worlds in Minecraft with his cousins. He raises market-lambs in 4-H every summer, and is known as the cat whisperer at home. He loves animals and playing outside. Laser tag, bowling, archery, golf and snowboarding are some of the sporting activities he enjoys. Joshua is an active member of a local homeschool group, and looks forward to the activities, field trips, special classes and opportunities with his buddies. Weekly piano lessons also add to his list of things to do and enjoy. Joshua recently completed his junior confirmation course and was confirmed at church in June of 2020. Covid definitely changed the way those milestones were celebrated this year, but he was very glad for the chance to participate in that event. In his free time ,Joshua looks forward to riding his bike, driving his go kart, playing backyard baseball or basketball with the neighbors, and playing video games with his dad and sister!
Secretary
(208) 436-3413
tlcrupert@gmail.com
(208) 436-3413
tlcrupert@gmail.com
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