WHO WE ARE
Jim Valekis Ministries was born from 40 years of Jim Valekis's journey through religious extremes—from Greek Orthodox to Protestant pastor, through cultic expressions of faith, and finally to discovering authentic biblical Christianity. After living through what he calls "the shadows," Jim emerged with a unique perspective on how American church culture has become deeply limited by preferred traditions rather than biblical truth.
Want to Learn More? Discover the beating heart of JimValekis Ministries by visiting SmilingIcon.com.
We help individuals, churches, and businesses become "Smiling Icons"—images of God so filled with the Holy Spirit that they become hotspots changing the spiritual temperature of their spheres of influence, one person, one church, one business at a time. You can learn more about the meaning of “Smiling Icons” and “Holy Spirit Hotspots” in our what we mean section.
This isn't just theory. It's hard-won understanding from someone who discovered Christ the way the Apostle Paul did—through the Scriptures themselves, beyond the noise of religious systems.
WHO WE SERVE
Disillusioned Christians who still believe but know there's more than what current faith models offer
Spiritual seekers hungry for real answers, not dead church cultures or condemning religious systems
Churches ready to move from closed "cult-ures" to inclusive, fertile environments where God's presence is felt
Marketplace professionals wanting to be effective agents of Kingdom life in otherwise secular environments
Anyone tired of the spiritual void in so many faith experiences and intuitively knowing they belong to God
how we serve
Through every service and resource we provide, we practice Trinitarian Incarnational Proclamation and Practice (T.I.P.P.) Christianity—a biblical approach that recognizes:
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We already belong to God in Christ: not by what we've done, but by virtue of being included in who Christ is and what He has done
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Ministry happens where people are: in marketplaces, businesses, homes, and daily life, not just in church buildings
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Connection, not condemnation: we look for where Jesus already is in people's lives and build on that
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Practice and proclamation together: following Christ's example of meeting real needs while sharing truth
what we mean
Smiling Icon: An image of God who radiates His life and joy to others (unlike the severe, dour icons you see in traditional churches).
Holy Spirit Hotspot: A person so filled with God's presence that they change the spiritual atmosphere around them, much like Joseph and Daniel did in secular settings. Remember the woman who touched Jesus's garment and was healed? Jesus was so filled with the Spirit that power flowed from Him, even through His clothing. That's what happens when you become a 'Holy Spirit hotspot'—you carry God's healing presence wherever you go. And you become someone whose prayers and presence literally change the atmosphere of a room (or a church, or a company, or a community).
Marketplace Ministry: Living out your faith in your workplace, business network, or professional sphere—not just at church on Sunday. Like Daniel, who influenced Babylon from within the palace, or Joseph, who blessed Egypt through his relationship with God and his business acumen, you can be a transformative presence in your office, boardroom, or job site.
Learn to be a spiritual presence in your workplace—what we call 'marketplace shepherding”
T.I.P.P. Christianity: Trinitarian Incarnational Practice and Proclamation: A biblical approach that meets people's real needs (practice) while sharing spiritual truth (proclamation), recognizing that all humanity already belongs to God in Christ.
Learn more about the Tipp Center that inspired “T.I.P.P. Christianity” at the “ConneXion Spotlight Section” at Smilingicon.com