Although James Sherer Barrett's life and ministry predominately happened within three states, the influence of his life and the impact of his ministry were boundless. Whether he was living and serving in South Carolina, North Carolina, or Tennessee, Jim Barrett's ministry had three distinctive and successful segments: parish ministry, higher education, and philanthropy.
Born on May 22, 1934, Jim was a native of York County, South Carolina, and the son of the late Woodman and Willa Nesbitt Barrett. He was a graduate of Wofford College (B.A. 1955) and Candler School of Theology, Emory University (M.Div. 1958). He held honorary doctorates from Wofford College, DePauw University, Claflin College, Westmar College, and Kentucky Wesleyan College. He was admitted on trial and ordained deacon in the South Carolina Conference in 1956, and he was admitted to full connection and ordained elder in 1958. He was granted retirement in 1986.
On August 20, 1955, Jim married Margaret Mason Moore, and they enjoyed 52 years of life together. He is also survived by their children, James A.S. (Alex), born on December 16, 1957; Robert Mason (Rob), born on September 19, 1960; and Virginia Margaret (Ginny), born on September 27, 1963; and by eight grandchildren, a sister, four half-sisters, and a half-brother.
Jim's career in United Methodist parish ministry, higher education, and community foundation work spanned over 40 years. As a young minister, he served churches in Lancaster and Honea Path, South Carolina. In 1966, he was appointed to Spartanburg Methodist College, where he served for ten years as instructor, chaplain, dean, and president. After serving as senior minister at Washington Street Church in Columbia, he became associate general secretary of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry in Nashville, Tennessee. In 1981, he became president of Greensboro College and transferred to the Western North Carolina Conference. In 1984, he returned to his alma mater, where he held several diverse roles, ranging from
resident counsel to athletic director. From 1985 to 1997, Jim was executive director of the Spartanburg County Foundation, where he led stellar growth in the development of the foundation's funds.
Jim was active in every community in which he lived, and during his lifetime he received numerous honors and awards. He was a devoted student and fan of the game of golf and achieved two holes-in-one. His sense of humor and storytelling were hallmarks of his life. Many will always joyfully remember Jim for his engaging ability to make folks laugh and laugh, especially when he animatedly told his "Saphronia story"! d Methodist Church, Spartanburg.
Thanks be to God for the good life and faithful ministry of James Sherer Barrett!
James T. Trollinger
Source: The 2008 Conference Journal of the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church, Charlotte, NC
Born on May 22, 1934, Jim was a native of York County, South Carolina, and the son of the late Woodman and Willa Nesbitt Barrett. He was a graduate of Wofford College (B.A. 1955) and Candler School of Theology, Emory University (M.Div. 1958). He held honorary doctorates from Wofford College, DePauw University, Claflin College, Westmar College, and Kentucky Wesleyan College. He was admitted on trial and ordained deacon in the South Carolina Conference in 1956, and he was admitted to full connection and ordained elder in 1958. He was granted retirement in 1986.
On August 20, 1955, Jim married Margaret Mason Moore, and they enjoyed 52 years of life together. He is also survived by their children, James A.S. (Alex), born on December 16, 1957; Robert Mason (Rob), born on September 19, 1960; and Virginia Margaret (Ginny), born on September 27, 1963; and by eight grandchildren, a sister, four half-sisters, and a half-brother.
Jim's career in United Methodist parish ministry, higher education, and community foundation work spanned over 40 years. As a young minister, he served churches in Lancaster and Honea Path, South Carolina. In 1966, he was appointed to Spartanburg Methodist College, where he served for ten years as instructor, chaplain, dean, and president. After serving as senior minister at Washington Street Church in Columbia, he became associate general secretary of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry in Nashville, Tennessee. In 1981, he became president of Greensboro College and transferred to the Western North Carolina Conference. In 1984, he returned to his alma mater, where he held several diverse roles, ranging from
resident counsel to athletic director. From 1985 to 1997, Jim was executive director of the Spartanburg County Foundation, where he led stellar growth in the development of the foundation's funds.
Jim was active in every community in which he lived, and during his lifetime he received numerous honors and awards. He was a devoted student and fan of the game of golf and achieved two holes-in-one. His sense of humor and storytelling were hallmarks of his life. Many will always joyfully remember Jim for his engaging ability to make folks laugh and laugh, especially when he animatedly told his "Saphronia story"! d Methodist Church, Spartanburg.
Thanks be to God for the good life and faithful ministry of James Sherer Barrett!
James T. Trollinger
Source: The 2008 Conference Journal of the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church, Charlotte, NC
Although James Sherer Barrett's life and ministry predominately happened within three states, the influence of his life and the impact of his ministry were boundless. Whether he was living and serving in South Carolina, North Carolina, or Tennessee, Jim Barrett's ministry had three distinctive and successful segments: parish ministry, higher education, and philanthropy.
Born on May 22, 1934, Jim was a native of York County, South Carolina, and the son of the late Woodman and Willa Nesbitt Barrett. He was a graduate of Wofford College (B.A. 1955) and Candler School of Theology, Emory University (M.Div. 1958). He held honorary doctorates from Wofford College, DePauw University, Claflin College, Westmar College, and Kentucky Wesleyan College. He was admitted on trial and ordained deacon in the South Carolina Conference in 1956, and he was admitted to full connection and ordained elder in 1958. He was granted retirement in 1986.
On August 20, 1955, Jim married Margaret Mason Moore, and they enjoyed 52 years of life together. He is also survived by their children, James A.S. (Alex), born on December 16, 1957; Robert Mason (Rob), born on September 19, 1960; and Virginia Margaret (Ginny), born on September 27, 1963; and by eight grandchildren, a sister, four half-sisters, and a half-brother.
Jim's career in United Methodist parish ministry, higher education, and community foundation work spanned over 40 years. As a young minister, he served churches in Lancaster and Honea Path, South Carolina. In 1966, he was appointed to Spartanburg Methodist College, where he served for ten years as instructor, chaplain, dean, and president. After serving as senior minister at Washington Street Church in Columbia, he became associate general secretary of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry in Nashville, Tennessee. In 1981, he became president of Greensboro College and transferred to the Western North Carolina Conference. In 1984, he returned to his alma mater, where he held several diverse roles, ranging from
resident counsel to athletic director. From 1985 to 1997, Jim was executive director of the Spartanburg County Foundation, where he led stellar growth in the development of the foundation's funds.
Jim was active in every community in which he lived, and during his lifetime he received numerous honors and awards. He was a devoted student and fan of the game of golf and achieved two holes-in-one. His sense of humor and storytelling were hallmarks of his life. Many will always joyfully remember Jim for his engaging ability to make folks laugh and laugh, especially when he animatedly told his "Saphronia story"! d Methodist Church, Spartanburg.
Thanks be to God for the good life and faithful ministry of James Sherer Barrett!
James T. Trollinger
Source: The 2008 Conference Journal of the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church, Charlotte, NC
Born on May 22, 1934, Jim was a native of York County, South Carolina, and the son of the late Woodman and Willa Nesbitt Barrett. He was a graduate of Wofford College (B.A. 1955) and Candler School of Theology, Emory University (M.Div. 1958). He held honorary doctorates from Wofford College, DePauw University, Claflin College, Westmar College, and Kentucky Wesleyan College. He was admitted on trial and ordained deacon in the South Carolina Conference in 1956, and he was admitted to full connection and ordained elder in 1958. He was granted retirement in 1986.
On August 20, 1955, Jim married Margaret Mason Moore, and they enjoyed 52 years of life together. He is also survived by their children, James A.S. (Alex), born on December 16, 1957; Robert Mason (Rob), born on September 19, 1960; and Virginia Margaret (Ginny), born on September 27, 1963; and by eight grandchildren, a sister, four half-sisters, and a half-brother.
Jim's career in United Methodist parish ministry, higher education, and community foundation work spanned over 40 years. As a young minister, he served churches in Lancaster and Honea Path, South Carolina. In 1966, he was appointed to Spartanburg Methodist College, where he served for ten years as instructor, chaplain, dean, and president. After serving as senior minister at Washington Street Church in Columbia, he became associate general secretary of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry in Nashville, Tennessee. In 1981, he became president of Greensboro College and transferred to the Western North Carolina Conference. In 1984, he returned to his alma mater, where he held several diverse roles, ranging from
resident counsel to athletic director. From 1985 to 1997, Jim was executive director of the Spartanburg County Foundation, where he led stellar growth in the development of the foundation's funds.
Jim was active in every community in which he lived, and during his lifetime he received numerous honors and awards. He was a devoted student and fan of the game of golf and achieved two holes-in-one. His sense of humor and storytelling were hallmarks of his life. Many will always joyfully remember Jim for his engaging ability to make folks laugh and laugh, especially when he animatedly told his "Saphronia story"! d Methodist Church, Spartanburg.
Thanks be to God for the good life and faithful ministry of James Sherer Barrett!
James T. Trollinger
Source: The 2008 Conference Journal of the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church, Charlotte, NC
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