James Pruch
James is the CEO of Christian Heritage. He and his wife, Carly, are former licensed foster parents. Before joining CH, James worked as a pastor, college minister, and CPS investigator with Nebraska DHHS. In his spare time, he loves hanging with his family, talking Husker sports, and doing DIY projects at home. He and Carly have four kids and live in Lincoln.

2026 Prayer Guide (July-September)

At Christian Heritage, prayer is at the heart of our ministry. It shapes how we see the world, the vulnerable children and families we serve, and our own hearts before God. To help guide us, we created quarterly prayer guides for 2026. You can find the Quarter 1 guide...

2026 Prayer Guide (April-June)

At Christian Heritage, prayer is at the heart of our ministry. It shapes how we see the world, the vulnerable children and families we serve, and our own hearts before God. To help guide us, we created quarterly prayer guides for 2026. You can find the Quarter 1 guide...

When crisis came again, she knew where to turn

A couple of years ago, we shared about a mom who had just moved to Nebraska to escape an abusive relationship. Her oldest daughter was in the hospital receiving treatment for a cancerous brain tumor, and her younger daughter—just an early grade-schooler—needed...

Trauma, the Psalms, and the Hope of Christmas

It’s the pits. The worst, most depressing situation you can imagine. We use it playfully today, exaggerating our circumstances. The saying has lost its luster. But it was not always so. Out of the 150 chapters in Psalms, perhaps as many as 65 to 67 of them are laments...