Meet our team
A podcast dedicated to ministers who are ministering to ministers. Sharing real life stories about ministry experiences that we have learned through and using them to encourage others who have gone through, are going through or will go through similar trials. We are looking to encourage ministers in their personal life, family life, and professional life.
Bill Gilmore
Creator and Host, 30 year ministry veteran
I was was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1973, At 11 years of age my family re-located to Jacksonville Florida where my dad attended Bible college. It was at this time, in my life, I accepted Christ as my personal Savior. At the age of sixteen, I sensed God moving in me to be involved in vocational ministry. After completing high school, I attended seminary and earning a bachelor’s degree in Pastoral Theology, Master of Ministry, Master of Theology, and a Doctor of Theology. I have been in ministry since 1996 having served in numerous ministries. I have served as a Church Planter, Senior Pastor, Executive Pastor, Worship Pastor, Youth Pastor, College Professor, Dean of Students, Christian School Teacher and Principal. Currently I am an Executive Pastor at a church in Orange Park, Fl. I also focus on ministering to pastors and churches and assists churches as a Certified Church Consultant. I have a love for God, and love for people that fuels my desire to assist churches and pastors through difficult and trying circumstances. Me and my wife, Sandy, have been married since 1994 and reside in Northeast Florida. We have two children, Kaity and Will. In addition to spending time with his family, I enjoy fishing and hunting, especially when I am with my family.
You can contact Bill at bill@thruthefireministry.org
Jim Urbanr
Host & Executive Coach/Consultant and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor
I’m Jim Urban, MA, LMHC, an Executive Coach/Consultant and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Also, a headshot is attached. Here’s a quick overview of some of my professional background: I have extensive sales and leadership experience in Fortune 500 companies, University settings, and in healthcare. I’ve led large teams with hundreds of employees in call centers, managed 8-figure advertising and marketing campaigns, and managed several private Christian counseling centers in Central Virginia. Four years ago I started my own Christian counseling and consulting practice for leaders and the most important people they love and lead in life. I work with church leaders, Christian couples, and business leaders providing counseling and executive coaching through my affiliation with Dr. John Townsend and the Townsend Leadership Program.