Green Valley Church, Hoover, staff change

Jeff James is the new pastor of Green Valley Church, Hoover, effective July 31. He comes from Mount Vernon Church, Columbus, Miss., where he served as pastor for 12 years. He also served as pastor of Adaton Church, Starkville, Miss.; pastor of Summerland Church, Taylorsville, Miss.; and student pastor for First Church, Fayette. James holds a bachelor’s degree in religion from Mississippi College in Clinton and master of divinity from New Orleans Seminary. He and his wife, Jo Ellen, have two children.