Leadership

James Ko is the pastor of Sovereign Grace Church of Merced, where he has served since the church's inception. James was born in Seoul, South Korea, and was brought to the United States by his parents at a very young age. He spent most of his life in Southern California.

James attended the University of California, Merced, from 2010 to 2012. It was during this time that he came to saving faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. After graduating from UC Merced in 2012, he began his studies at The Master's Seminary in 2013. In 2017, he graduated with a Master of Divinity (M.Div.).

James and his wife, Kylie, have two sons.