“There is no such thing as my maturity, it is always our maturity.”
Jim & Suzi Kallam
Before founding their new ministry, Jim served on staff at Church at Charlotte (now called New City Church, EFCA) for 42 years, 37 as the senior pastor. Jim has a BA in Biblical Literature from Northeastern Bible college where Suzi is also a graduate.
Jim has also served on various non-profit boards. Those include Winning With Encouragement, The Barnabas Center (a counseling ministry), Word of Messiah, and the EFCA Board of Directors where he was chairman for the last four years. Jim and Suzi have traveled extensively overseas to teach on marriage, pastoral health and encouragement to national leaders in Ethiopia, China, Costa Rica, Cuba and Thailand.
Suzi has a heart for God’s Word and women. She has brought those two passions together in her work in designing and teaching women’s Bible studies both in the church and the community. In a world that seeks to offer help in navigating the difficulties of life, Suzi’s heart is to lead women back to the truth of scripture and the heart of the gospel.
Out of the heart’s desires and their gifting, Jim and Suzi Kallam formed Tandem Spirituality as a response to the many unique needs facing church leadership. Their desire is to support the local church both nationally and globally. Their hearts are to engage with couples and individuals for Christ centered living, a revival of truth lived out in everyday life and to encourage those caught in struggle.
Jim and Suzi have been married for 44 years and have three married daughters and eight incredible (just ask them) grandkids. The Kallams live in Charlotte, NC.
Board of Advisors
Mark and Norma Ricci
Mike and Sandy Fulginiti
Joe and Kay Harding
Bill Deuink
Julie Silander
“Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.”
What People Are Saying
“They were authentic, real, down to earth, and genuine. What more can you ask for?”
“Great stuff — fun to listen to, and practical advice!”
“I thought that they were relatable and felt like they understood what life is like for pastors and spouses.”
“Really appreciated their approach, their transparency, and their consideration of our time!”
“Appreciated their talks and realness.”
“Very good interpersonal interactions, and meaningful thoughts from Proverbs.”
“I loved their honesty, vulnerability, wisdom and humor!”
“It’s tough to be able to speak to people who are coming out of such a variety of stresses and life problems. They did a great job at curating the messages so that everyone was spoken to.”
“Appreciated the combination of candor and humor.”
“Humble. Real. Engaging. I enjoyed having both of them speak each session. It was encouraging to hear how God had brought them through many challenges and difficulties and allowed them to minister at one location for 42 years. Praise the Lord!”
“Fantastic! It was great having both Jim and Suzi speak, especially with the experience that they have.”
“I really enjoyed the speakers this year! It felt like we were all in their living room just learning from wise & honest people who have done what we have. They were kind & genuine & humble.”