Elder Jimmy came to faith at 11 in Bedok Methodist Church; but followed his brother to BFEC in 1977. He grew spiritually through the Senior Sunday School (SSS), Youth For Christ, the Adults Training Class (ATC) and in Varsity Christian Fellowship. Jim was baptised in 1980 and was a cell leader of several groups.

After NUS, Jim joined Mediacorp (then SBC) and was Producer of award-winning Current Affairs shows. 12 years later, he resigned to wait upon the Lord; and soon joined Touch Media MInistry to produce movies for local & regional church use. He subsequently became a Project Manager with Yellow Ribbon Project for 1 year. A Deacon since 1998 and then Elder since 2006, he joined BFEC full time on 1 Apr 2006, helping Council to plan & coordinate all aspects of church life.

His passion is to start things that benefit others. Jim unwinds in walks, swims and at bookshops. He is married to Monika; with daughters Sharon-Anne & Hannah-Jayne. His parents, Mr & Mrs Tan Kim Suan, are also baptized members of our church.