Pastor James Ham
Pastor James Ham has spent his life in service — first to his country, then to his county. After retiring as a U.S. Navy Chief at Kings Bay, he answered a different call: to make sure no family in Camden County goes hungry, unheard, or unprayed for.
Today he leads Christ Outreach Mission as CEO and shepherds Missions for Camden, a volunteer-powered ministry that has distributed more than a million meals and stood beside thousands of families in their hardest seasons.
- CEO of Christ Outreach Mission
- Founder & Leader of Missions for Camden
- Community Pastor
- Retired U.S. Navy Chief
- Community Advocate
- Christian Leader
- Over 20 years serving Camden County
Timeline
Decades of leadership and service
1982 – 2004
United States Navy
Twenty-two years of service, retiring as a Navy Chief at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. Leadership under pressure became the foundation for a life of service.
2004
Missions for Camden begins
What started as weekend grocery runs out of a church van became a standing pantry serving dozens of families every week.
2011
Christ Outreach Mission
Pastor Ham steps into leadership as CEO, expanding prayer ministry, youth programs, and countywide outreach.
2017 – Today
Disaster relief & the next generation
Hurricane response teams, back-to-school giveaways, and a growing corps of youth volunteers carrying the mission forward.
About Missions for Camden
Mission, vision, and values
Mission Statement
“We exist to serve individuals and families experiencing hardship by providing food, hope, prayer, and practical support while sharing the love of Christ.”
Vision
Building a stronger Camden County where every family experiences hope, dignity, and community support.
- Faith
- Compassion
- Service
- Integrity
- Community
- Hope