Dr James Maloney

It is Christmas Eve 2020 and the whole Christian World is getting ready to celebrate the most wonderful event in human history, the Birth of Jesus Christ. It is truly a wonderful time of the year. This year, Christmas is even more welcome because of all the events of 2020 that have challenged us all. For me and a host of others, Tuesday December 22 was a shocker when our friend and fellow minister James Maloney departed this life for his eternal home in Heaven.  It felt like a "kick in the gut" and unreal. Though Jim's life was a long tale of suffering, pain, and the fiery trial that tested him, we still thought he could beat this one too and emerge victorious like countless times before. But alas, this was to be his last fight before being promoted to his better place.  Jim came down with a covid related pneumonia and was hospitalized in Dallas, Texas on December 11, 2020. Two weeks later he left his battle weary body and soared to His Lord's Presence.  Jim did not lose.  He gained a far better entrance into Glory than we can imagine. His life was that of a Soldier of the Cross who fought on the front lines of spiritual conflict in many nations of the world with an anointing to break the chains that bound whole people groups through the power of the Holy Spirit.  Jim believed, lived, and proclaimed the Miracle and Supernatural Power of Christ so everywhere he went, people were delivered and set free from demons, sicknesses, infirmities and addictions. Souls were saved on every continent for over 40 years of traveling ministry that literally wore his body out.  Yet, he would not stop. He would not let up until his final days. In recent years he had several near death experiences that left him unable to go, yet he would fight back and get back out there because "sick people need to be healed". His compassion for the sick and hurting drove him beyond his own human strength to the point that he learned to lean into the Lord and draw strength from the supernatural Jesus he had preached about for decades.  Some of the greatest miracles and healings of his ministry occurred when he himself could hardly stand up. So great was the presence of the Holy Spirit in his meetings. Now Jim is enjoying some rest in his new Heavenly Body and reaping the rewards of the Lord, who, according the the last sermon I heard him speak in person last August, is "my Friend". Yes Jim and Jesus were friends. Close friends.  

I am so glad that I can say that James Maloney is also my friend.  We could talk about anything. We could be serious and then light hearted and let our hair down. I always knew that I could count on him and trust him with my congregation. I never saw him abuse or offend people he was ministering with. It was like watching God love on people. Yes there were healings and miracles, signs and wonders, but in every case, he left people knowing that God loved them and that God cared. People would leave his meetings feeling loved, encouraged, and empowered.  Jim knew what real ministry was about. He always gave all he had and left nothing on the table. In his nearly 65 years, he lived a full, fruitful and effective life. He loved his wife Joy and his children and grandchildren with a passion. I know of many sacrifices he made to make it back home after each ministry engagement to be with his family. Our prayers are for them.