Jim Mayher

Jim Mayher

Department: Guest Experience

Family: My wife, Marlaine (who is also on staff) and I were married in 1982 and we have one son, PJ, who is on staff as well.

Saved: March 5, 1993 … I was saved, our marriage was reconciled, and I was miraculously delivered. All in a day's work for God, but it's still amazing to me!

Education: B.A., University of Massachusetts

Previous Line(s) of Work: I was in the Vacation Ownership industry for more than 30 years, working in sales and marketing. Prior to coming on staff at Gateway, my wife and I owned a direct marketing agency in the mid-cities.

One of the Things I Find Most Fascinating: How God is always so faithful with His provision for those who love Him.

FAVORITES
Book: Bible
Food: Prime Rib
Snack Food: Cheetos
Movie: The Graduate
TV Show: It used to be 24, but now I guess it's probably Justified
Band: Gateway Worship
Actor: Anthony Hopkins
Time of Day: Early morning
Season: Fall
Place in the World: New England
Place to Pray: The coast
Recreational Activities/Hobbies: Date night, traveling, walking, movies, cultural events
Scripture: Revelation 3:7–8
Sports Team: The Boston Celtics
Sport: Ping Pong

LEAST FAVORITES
Food: Peas
Snack Food: Bean dip
Sports Team: NY Yankees

Best Thing Someone Said to You: "I do."

Life Motto: Whether you think you can, or whether you think you can't, you're right.

Three People I’d Like to Meet: I will meet them—they're all in heaven. Jesus first, and my parents, again.

My Hero: My wife

One of My Greatest Experiences with God: Every time I do altar ministry

Most People Don’t Know This About Me: I wanted to be the next host of the Tonight Show, after Johnny Carson.