Jimmy Nimon is the founding and lead pastor of Lifeway Church. Along with his wife, Lydia, he has a passion to reach the lost with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ, equip God’s people with biblical training, develop quality leaders, and plant life-giving churches.

Previous to establishing Lifeway Church, Jimmy founded and led the Gateway House of Prayer, a 24/7 worship and prayer center that is committed to honoring Jesus Christ and praying for transformation of the Lancaster County region. During his time leading Gateway House of Prayer, Jimmy was gripped with the need to make disciples with practical training methods. He has created three discipleship programs as well as helped develop the Kingdom Ministry School. He also serves on the leadership of HarvestNet International, which partners with other churches and ministries to fulfill the great commission.

Jimmy and Lydia have five children and four grandchildren and reside in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.