Jim Putman is a nationally recognized pastor, discipleship leader, and author. He is the co-founder and Senior Pastor of Real Life Ministries in Post Falls, Idaho—one of the most influential churches in the U.S., known for its focus on Relational Discipleship. Jim also co-founded the Relational Discipleship Network (RDN), which equips churches nationwide with his discipleship model and provides built-in reach to pastors, ministry leaders, and men's groups.

He is the author or co-author of multiple bestsellers—including Real-Life Discipleship, DiscipleShift, and The Power of Together—which are widely used in small groups, leadership training, and seminary settings. Jim is a sought-after speaker at discipleship conferences and men's ministry events, and his voice reaches audiences through church media, podcast guesting, and the broader discipleship movement.