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Rev. Vonnie Elisha James is a Public Theologian, Faith-Based Consultant, Accredited Pastor at Grenada Baptist Association, Religious Columnist, and Social Justice Advocate who mixes faith with intellect and 'intercourses' theology with journalism to address social, political, and theological issues.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree (with Honours) in Theology from the University of the West Indies (UWI-Mona), a Minor in Journalism from the School of Media and Communications (CARIMAC), and a Diploma in Ministerial Studies from the United Theological College of the West Indies (UTCWI). He also holds Bachelor's and Master of Arts Degrees in Theological Studies from MINTS International Seminary (MINTS) and a Master of Divinity from Grenada Institute for Theological Education (GITE) respectively. He is a Langham Preacher Graduate. 

He is a Past President of the Grenada Baptist Association (GBA) and a Past Chair (Ag) of the Conference of Churches in Grenada (CCG). James actively uses the gifts of mercy, shepherding, and teaching to positively influence communities and countries for God (Micah 6:8).

Vonnie received several awards and honours from the United Theological College including, The Rev. Ashley Smith Award in Church and Development, Church and Community Service Award and Highest Academic Award. He received several awards from GITE for 'Dedicated Service'. 

Vonnie is an avid theologian who has written for the Caribbean Christian Publications (CCP), Eclessio.com - a website that hosts conversations with scholars, pastors, activists, and leaders of the church across the world, submitted articles to Academia.edu and  Researchgate.Net and also is a weekly contributor to the religious section of Grenadian Voice Newspaper. 

While Vonnie holds professional qualifications in journalism, leadership, ministerial studies, preaching, theological studies, and theology his areas of focus are in Spirituality Intersection with Real Life' and Theology.

Vonnie has been engaged in public theology since 2009 as an avid blogger.  He closed the blog in 2010 to focus on pursuing seminary studies. In 2014 after returning from his second round of studies, he led the Rose Hill Baptist Church until 2019. After his wife became sick, he sensed God leading him to a more public theological ministry and consequently became a Religious Columnist/Contributor in the local newspapers and took on an Associate Pastorship at the Grand Bacolet Baptist Church. In that way, he is able to divide his time more fully between his wife's care, public theology, and the church. 

​James is married to Theresa and is father to Drusilla.