Pastor James Allen Terrance, Jr. is a passionate pastor, preacher, and teacher committed to
sharing the Word of God and helping people grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. His
ministry emphasizes developing God-given gifts, strengthening families and communities, and
reaching people who are often overlooked or marginalized.

Since 2003, Pastor Terrance has served as the seventh pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in
Kansas City, Missouri. Under his leadership, Friendship has grown in ministry, community
involvement, and its commitment to evangelism, discipleship, fellowship, worship, and service. His
vision is centered on fulfilling the Great Commission by sharing the love of God in Christ with all
people.

Pastor Terrance believes the church should make a difference beyond its walls. His ministry
includes community outreach, social justice and advocacy, youth development, and practical
efforts to meet the needs of the community. That commitment is reflected through the completed
construction of the Emanuel Lisk Center for Youth Development, as well as through other
community partnerships that extend Friendship’s ministry beyond the walls of the church.

His preaching and teaching ministry has reached people throughout Greater Kansas City and
beyond. He has served as a newspaper columnist and was recognized by The Kansas City Globe
as one of Kansas City’s 100 Most Influential African Americans.

Pastor Terrance serves in several denominational and community leadership roles. He currently
serves as President of the Missionary Baptist State Congress of Christian Education of Missouri
and as Moderator of the New Era District Missionary Baptist Association of Kansas City, Missouri.
He is also active in the National Baptist Convention, U.S.A., Inc., the Kansas City Baptist Ministers’
Union, the Urban League of Greater Kansas City, and the NAACP. He has served as an instructor
in Christian education at the national, state, and district levels.

A native of Louisiana, Pastor Terrance earned his undergraduate degree in Liberal Studies from
Southern University in Baton Rouge. He received his Master of Divinity with Honors from Central
Baptist Theological Seminary and was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from
Western Bible Baptist College.

Pastor Terrance is married to Prentice Adrian Horton Terrance, and they are the proud parents of
two sons, Jalen (Jasmine) Ashton and Tyler James. At the heart of his life and ministry is a simple
commitment: to serve God, serve people, and proclaim the transforming power of Jesus Christ