Born: January 9, 1972 in Clinton, Iowa to John and Marian Best.

I was named after my Grandfather's: James Virgil Best and Leonard Albert Perkins

Formative Years

Childhood nickmames: Red, Jimmie

Lived in Savanna, IL and Galt, CA

Attended: Carrol Christian School, Galt Christian School, Wilton Christian School

Played: soccer, volleyball, basketball

College Years

1990 moved to Chicago, IL to attend Moody Bible Institute

1992 met a pretty girl named Syndie Kivell ... 30 days later asked pretty girl to marry me ... she said yes!!

may 1993 we were maried twice 1) Evangel Community Church, Chatham, Ontario, Canada .. 2) hotel in Allen Park, MI

1994 I graduated from MBI with a B.A. in Bible and Theology

1995 Syndie graduated from MBI with B.A. in Church Music

Post-College Years

1995 moved to Grand Rapids, MI
1998 moved to Oro Grande, CA
2000 moved to Canton, MI
2003 moved to Westland, MI (bought our first house)

Kid's

Emily Christine Best, September 16th, 1995, Grand Rapids, MI
Samantha Suzanne Best, August, 29th, 1998, Victorville, CA
Josiah James Best, May 9th, 2000, Superior Twp., MI

Job's I have had-

Moon Janitorial
Gooden Paving Company
MBI Physical Plant
Wheatley Blair Inc.
Moody Church
Kool Chevrolet
Oro Grande Community Church
Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish and School
Canton Community Church

Favorite Foods and Drinks

Dr. Pepper, coffee, Woodchuck Cider Ale, Mike's Hard Lemonade, Strongbow
Altoids