Jim Lowder

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Jim came to Philadelphia Church in August of 2017. He is the youngest son of a United Methodist minister, growing up in Western NC. Born in Asheville, Jim has called Cherryville, Walkertown, Greensboro and Charlotte home. Jim is married to his wife, Debra, a teacher in Gaston County. He has two grown children, Drew and Abbie. He is an avid Duke and NASCAR fan.

Jim Lowder, son of a Methodist minister, grew up in a loving and musical home. His mother was a piano teacher, his father sang and played guitar and mandolin. His sister was an accomplished violinist, and a brother a fine trumpet player. Jim has played organ, keyboard and piano in many if his ministries. He is a versatile musician who loves the classic hymns and anthems of the church as well as the newer, ‘contemporary’ genre as heard on Christian radio. He also loves to compose new music for the church, especially songs and anthems for worship. He leads the Chancel Choir, Joyful Praize (3^rd-5^th grade choir), CORE (contemporary worship ensemble), and our handbells, the Jubilate Ringers.

Jim earned a BA in Music Composition and Theory from Duke University and a Masters of Church Music from Scarritt College (Nashville, TN). He has served churches in Greensboro, NC, Nashville, TN, Dyersburg, TN, Charlotte, Manteo and Belmont in NC.

Share Your Gifts

21 Nov 2020 0 Comment Jim Lowder

Matthew 25:14-29 (Contemporary English Version) "The kingdom is also like what happened when a man went away and put his three servants in charge of all he...

Pardon the Interruption

1 Nov 2020 0 Comment Jim Lowder

As we remember the Saints who have gone before us, Jim Lowder, PUMC's Director of Music Ministries shares a personal message grounded in words about the Jesus'...

2017 Christmas Cantata

17 Dec 2017 0 Comment Jim Lowder

A Worship Service celebrating Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ through a selection of hymns, solos and readings by the PUMC Choir and members of the...

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