Blog | Jimmy McLoud

3 Lessons for Life from Duke’s Final Four Loss to Houston

Apr 7, 2025 | Blog

Well… that one hurt. Again. In the grand tradition of heartbreak, the 2025 Final Four matchup between the Blue Devils and the Houston Cougars gave us all the drama: hype, hope, and heartbreak. But what’s sports fandom without a little trauma, right? While Duke...

Three Lessons I’ve Learned in My First Three Years as Lead Pastor at First Christian Church

Apr 3, 2025 | Blog

Three years ago today, Ashley and I stood onstage with our girls as I was introduced as the Lead Pastor at First Christian Church. I stepped into my role full of vision, passion, and maybe just a little bit of naivety. Or a lot. The journey has been both deeply...

The Seven Deadly Sins: What They Are and How to Beat Them (Three Minute Theology)

Apr 2, 2025 | Blog, Three Minute Theology

Three Minute Theology is a series of blog posts, each designed to offer a quick but meaningful look at a subject related to God and faith – something you can read in just a few minutes but reflect on for much longer. Think of this as a starting point, not the...

Why I Believe This Generation of Students Will Change the World

Mar 31, 2025 | Blog

There is a fire rising in this generation. I see it. I feel it. And I believe with everything in me that you – middle school, high school and college students – are on the forefront of something incredible. You aren’t just the future of the Church; you are...

The Principle of Small Things Matter

Mar 29, 2025 | Blog, Leadership

We often think leadership is about big moments – casting vision, making key decisions, or rallying a team toward a common goal. And while those are certainly crucial, what if I told you that the success or failure of your leadership often hinges on the smallest...

“How Can God Be Everywhere At Once?” (Three Minute Theology)

Mar 27, 2025 | Blog, Three Minute Theology

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About Jimmy

Jimmy McLoud is the Lead Pastor of First Christian Church in Canton, Ohio. His passion – and the vision of First Christian – is to share the good news that Jesus is for all people by helping them find hope, purpose, and a place to belong. He serves on the Board of Directors for The Solomon Foundation and on the Advisory Team for The Unstuck Group. Jimmy and his wife, Ashley, live in North Canton with their four kids: Braylon, Carter, Ellie, and Grace.