Pastor Tim graduated from Grace College in Winona Lake, Indiana with a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies.  He received his Masters degree from Liberty University, Virginia.  Before becoming the Associate Pastor at Grace Community in 1995, Tim held positions of Minister of Youth and Music at Church of the Open Door in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Youth Pastor at Community Baptist Church in Yanceyville, North Carolina.  Before the pastorate, Tim worked as a paralegal, dealing in areas of real estate, bankruptcy, divorce, and criminal and civil cases.  He also spent several years as a framing carpenter.  Tim's wife, Becky, who is a part-time nurse, is also a graduate of Grace College.  Tim and Becky have four children, Kristi (married to Jim Sisi III), Kailee, Kerrie (married to Cameron Michael), and Luke.  Tim enjoys traveling, watching old Westerns, horses, and the Denver Broncos.