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A highly respected Life-Coach, Counselor, and Pastor, Rev. Jim Solomon began his career as a businessman, having studied Accounting and Business Administration in undergraduate school, several years before his seminary days. He worked in the realms of Accounting, Finance, Public Relations, Quality Assurance and Corporate Training, before he began his pastoral training in seminary. He enjoys helping people find their place in this world when it comes to their unique set of gifts, abilities, education, and experiences. Jim is active in the community not only leading New Hope Community Church of Newtown, but also serving as a member of the Board of Directors of several non-profit and educational organizations. Jim also serves as chaplain of the Newtown Police department as well as the Civil Air Patrol. Jim has been sought after as a Guest Speaker and Retreat Leader on both coasts in the realms of men's matters, marriage and family issues, and spiritual formation, with an emphasis on small groups as a tool through which community is built and sustained. With plans to begin his Doctoral studies, Jim holds a Masters of Divinity from Bethel Theological Seminary and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Rhode Island. He and his wife had worked for Fortune 500 corporations for several years in Boston prior to 1995 when they transitioned to vocational ministry. Jim and Anne have two daughters and reside in Newtown, Connecticut. As for hobbies, Jim loves reading, writing, running, hiking, horse-back riding, playing musical instruments, traveling, and most of all, spending time with his family.