James Nesbitt is a 1980 graduate of South Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education. James also has a Masters Degree in Christian Ministry from North Greenville University. He married his High School sweetheart, Blondell, in 1976 and they have three children, Ashley, Amberly and James (Jay). James is also the pastor of Beulah Christian Fellowship Church in Greenville, S.C. He came to Pendleton Place in November of 2008.