James (Jim) Lindstrom is the Director of Traditional Worship at King of Kings Lutheran Church in Woodbury, Minnesota. He earned a BA degree in Music Education from Augsburg College and has studied extensively at different Colleges and Universities, including the University of Oslo, Norway. During his time there, he spent many hours with Norwegian Composer Knut Nystedt. During his Senior year at Augsburg, he served as Assistant Director of the Augsburg Choir. After graduating, Jim taught Vocal Music at Forest Lake High School for 39 years and was District and Building Music Department Chairperson for over 30 years. He served as a Music Adjudicator for the Minnesota State High School League for over 30 years and has conducted Music Festivals in Minnesota and Wisconsin. He has served as Choir Director in area churches throughout his entire career and is currently the director of two choirs, a handbell ensemble, and a brass ensemble, as well as organist at King of Kings Lutheran Church.

