Dr. James Visscher was born in Enschede, The Netherlands on April 25, 1947. He was educated at Carleton University (BA), Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary (M. Div) and Westminster Theological Seminary (D. Min).

He was a pastor in Coaldale, Alberta  from 1972-78, Cloverdale, BC from 1978-1987 and Langley, BC from 1987 – 2012. He is actively involved with a number of organizations including: Chairman of the China Reformed Bible College, the Ministerial Retirement Fund, the Canadian Reformed Missions Association; Editor of Clarion, a Canadian Reformed Magazine and Diakonia; Advisor to the Asia Mission Board and the Brazil Mission Board.