Steven Meeker
Jim had a young brother named Steven. At 10 years old, Steven was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in his chest. During his times of remission, Steven would run and climb trees. Often when Jim would come home from work, he would find Steven high in the tree tops. He would climb so high that Jim often couldn't find him when Steven would call out to him. This climbing gave Steven great confidence during his illness.

Jim also discovered the power of prayer during this time of Steven's illness. Steven would often shake from his severe pain. Jim put his arm on him and pray. The pain would subside and Steve would stop shaking. Today, Peaceful Crossings emphasizes this same  power of prayer.

The Dream was born
Eventually, Jim lost his brother. From that time, Jim had the idea of using heights to help children and adults with sicknesses and handicaps regain their confidence just as Steven did.

His ideas existed only as dreams until one day, his next-door neighbor decided to give Jim the land down behind his house. It is a large valley with a beautiful stream running thought it. This would become the future location of Peaceful Crossings Adventure Ministries.

in 1980, Jim began bringing small groups in to do some simple climbing and repelling.

In 1987, Jim added a 400-foot zip line that would become one of Peaceful Crossings most popular attractions.

Financed independently, Jim and his wife Jean continued to add a variety of elements. It gained popularity as scout troops, youth groups, and church groups came to be challenged. All the while, Jim continued to teach everyone the power of prayer and the importance of having a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Miraculously, his other neighbor heard of what Jim was doing and gave him land next to his property so that he could have more suitable parking.

In 1997, Peaceful Crossings incorporated. Thousands of children and adults have been challenged both physically and spiritually.

Currently, Peaceful Crossings has plans to expand to help war veterans who have been badly injured and lost limbs by helping them overcome their new handicaps.