Upcoming events
Shofar at November Shabbat Service
James will be sounding the shofar for Shabbat Services at Gateway Church in Southlake, TX Shabbat Services at the 7 pm service. He sounds the shofar with the worship team.
Shofar Workshop
Would you like to learn more about the shofar (the trumpet of the bible)? Our workshop will bring you to a deeper understanding of the role of the shofar in the bible and it’s use today. You will learn all about the different types of shofars as well as hear and experience them. The workshop also includes a group lesson where everyone learns the basics on how to sound a shofar. James has shofars available for people to try and buy at the workshop. If you have a shofar please bring it as well. This workshop is at Gateway Church in Southlake, TX.
Blowing Shofar at first Erev Shabbat Service
Sounding the shofar at the Shabbat Service!
Shofar Workshop
Would you like to learn more about the shofar (the trumpet of the bible)? Our workshop will bring you to a deeper understanding of the role of the shofar in the bible and it’s use today. You will learn all about the different types of shofars as well as hear and experience them. The workshop also includes a group lesson where everyone learns the basics on how to sound a shofar.
If you are more advanced with the shofar this workshiop will be great for you as you will have the opportunity to learn directly from James advanced techniques, ideas, and performance suggestions.
James has shofars available for people to try and buy at the workshop. If you have a shofar please bring it as well. This workshop location is at Messiah’s Hope Congregation in Trophy Club, TX.
Shofar at December Shabbat Service
James will be sounding the shofar for Shabbat Services at Gateway Church in Southlake, TX Shabbat Services at the 7 pm service. He sounds the shofar with the worship team.
Shofar at January Shabbat Service
James will be sounding the shofar for Shabbat Services at Gateway Church in Southlake, TX Shabbat Services at the 7 pm service. He sounds the shofar with the worship team.
Sukkot Weekend Sounding+Shofar Workshop
For more information please visit: https://shabbatdate.org/sukkot2025/
Shofar and Teaching at Ranch Days for Single Parents
James will be bringing the “Golden Nugget” teaching to this special event for widows, widowers, orphans, and single parents. There will be 400+ people there for a time of joy, food, fellowship, and spiritual encouragement. He will also sound the calls of the shofar as a blessing over all who attend.
Shofar at October Shabbat Service
James will be sounding the shofar for Shabbat Services at Gateway Church in Southlake, TX Shabbat Services at the 7 pm service. He sounds the shofar with the worship team.
Rosh Hashanah Service-Sounding of the Shofar
Messiah’s Hope Church will be holding a special Rosh Hashanah Service. There will be the sounding of the shofar with the Shema, a group shofar sounding (with two members of Messiah’s Hope), during the sermon addressing the four main calls of the shofar, and also at the end of the service. Additionally, James will be joined by other shofar sounders from the congregation at the end of the service.
Feast of Trumpets HFF Dallas
Join us for a special celebration of the Feast of Trumpets. There will be an Oneg, Teachings on the Feast, Soundings of the Shofar and Teaching on the Shofar, and fun and fellowship. James will be sounding the shofar and sharing about the shofar and the life of faith.
Shofar Workshop
This will be a hybrid shofar workshop for people of all abilities on the shofar. We will cover the basics of the shofar along with the significance of the shofar for the upcoming Feast of Trumpets (Rosh Hashanah). We will also be preparing for sounding the shofar as a group for the Rosh Hashanah service at Messiah’s Hope Church in Trophy Club, TX on Tuesday September 23.
Feast of Trumpets for the Kids!
This is a great event for families and especially kids. It is a celebration of the Feast of Trumpets with 150+ people gathered to learn about this special feast, games for the kids, and of course a lot of shofar sounding. James will teach and share on the shofar and sound it multiple times. At the end he and all of the kids will make a joyful sound together with a cacophony of shofars!
Shofar at Shabbat Service
James will be sounding the shofar for Shabbat Services at Gateway Church in Southlake, TX He sounds the shofar with the worship team.
August Mission
James and his family are traveling during August and ministering with Trumpet of Glory Ministries in multiple states including: Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee. Events TBA
Sounding Shofar at The Potter's House Dallas
James sounds the shofar for the High Service at The Potter’s House. This service is the official Passing of the Mantle as Bishop T.D. Jakes and First Lady Serita Jakes passed the mantle of leadership to their daughter Sarah Jakes Roberts and son-in-law Touré PT Roberts.
Ministry at Fox Valley Church, E. Dundee, IL
Ministry Updates/Teaching+Trumpet with Worhsip Team + Special Music
Day of Ministry in New York City
James spends the entire day in NYC with two of his Pastor friends and they minister throughout Manhattan, NY. The time includes sounding shofar in the high and significant places including Empire State Building, Times Square, and many more place. Additionally, prayer walks (praying for the city, its people, and visitors). Encounters with people (sharing love and message of Jesus (Yeshua) Messiah and Psalm Cards).
Radio Interview-"The Bridge" Central PA
James has an interview (that will be broadcast in two shows) that includes examples of sounding the shofar, background about the shofar, and the story and testimony of Trumpet of Glory Ministries.
Church Service-Agape Christian Fellowship
James teaches on Godly Preparation of the Heart, plays trumpet with the worship team + sharing a special worship song on trumpet, and sounding the shofar over the congregation and each person coming up for prayer requests (specifically for healing).
Shofar and Psalm Ministry in Chicago
Day of ministry in Chicago. Sounding the shofar in the high places. In the Loop, Millenium Park, and more. Encountering and ministering to people. Prayer walk (over the city/people) and much more!
June 2025 Mission
James will be traveling to Chicago, Central Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, New York City, Albany, NY and more. He will be ministering with the trumpet, the shofar, teaching, and evangelizing. This is under the umbrella of Trumpet of Glory Ministries.
Shofar at May Shabbat Service
James will be sounding the shofar for Shabbat Services at Gateway Church in Southlake, TX He sounds the shofar with the worship team.
Shofar Maundy Thursday Service
This is a very unique and special service that is done at Park Cities Presbyterian Church in Dallas, TX each year. It is filled with scripture, message, excellent orchestral and choral works. Toward the end of the services the last word of Christ are spoken in the darkness. After the final word is spoken James sounds the shofar to express both the pain of what Christ has suffered and will suffer and the joy that comes with the coming Resurrection Sunday.
Shofar Workshop Advanced
This shofar workshop includes advanced topics in shofar ministry, technique and skills, and teachings related to the heart, preparation for and growing the ministry of the shofar. James also leads participants in a master class where each person received specialized advice and practical help with their shofar development. Participation in the advanced shofar workshop requires completion of the shofar workshop beginner workshop. Location TBA
Shofar Workshop Advanced
This shofar workshop includes advanced topics in shofar ministry, technique and skills, and teachings related to the heart, preparation for and growing the ministry of the shofar. James also leads participants in a master class where each person received specialized advice and practical help with their shofar development. Participation in the advanced shofar workshop requires completion of the shofar workshop beginner workshop. Location TBA
Shofar Workshop Beginner
Would you like to learn more about the shofar (the trumpet of the bible)? Our workshop will bring you to a deeper understanding of the role of the shofar in the bible and it’s use today. You will learn all about the different types of shofars as well as hear and experience them. The workshop also includes a group lesson where everyone learns the basics on how to sound a shofar. James has shofars available for people to try and buy at the workshop. If you have a shofar please bring it as well. This workshop location TBA
Shofar at March Shabbat Service
James will be sounding the shofar for Shabbat Services at Gateway Church in Southlake, TX He sounds the shofar with the worship team.
Shofar Workshop Advanced
This shofar workshop includes advanced topics in shofar ministry, technique and skills, and teachings related to the heart, preparation for and growing the ministry of the shofar. James also leads participants in a master class where each person received specialized advice and practical help with their shofar development. Participation in the advanced shofar workshop requires completion of the shofar workshop beginner workshop. These workshop location Gateway Church in Southlake, TX
Shofar Workshop Beginner
Would you like to learn more about the shofar (the trumpet of the bible)? Our workshop will bring you to a deeper understanding of the role of the shofar in the bible and it’s use today. You will learn all about the different types of shofars as well as hear and experience them. The workshop also includes a group lesson where everyone learns the basics on how to sound a shofar. James has shofars available for people to try and buy at the workshop. If you have a shofar please bring it as well. This workshop location TBA
Shofar Workshop Advanced
This shofar workshop includes advanced topics in shofar ministry, technique and skills, and teachings related to the heart, preparation for and growing the ministry of the shofar. James also leads participants in a master class where each person received specialized advice and practical help with their shofar development. Participation in the advanced shofar workshop requires completion of the shofar workshop beginner workshop. These workshop location Gateway Church in Southlake, TX