Pastor Tim

Contact: Tim@ccmartinsville.com

Family: Married Tonya on June 7, 1997. We have 4 children (Audrey, Emma, Liam and Bo)

Wisdom/bit of advice/quote: "May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. (Ps. 19:14) "Therefore I urge you brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God - this is your spiritual act of worship." (Rom. 12:1) "Everything that isn't gospel is law. Every way we try to make our kids good that isn't rooted in the good news of the life, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ is damnable, crushing, despair-breeding, Pharisee-producing law." (Elyse Fitzpatrick) "Sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is take a nap." (Buck Wardle)

Educational & Ministry History: B.A. in Psychology from the University of South Florida. M.A. in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. My wife and I began working with the senior high youth group at Christ's Church in 2005. Tonya and I both have always had a desire to work with youth and during this time, I had a strong sense of God's call to serve Him vocationally. The following year I was able to join the staff as youth pastor part-time while continuing to teach special education at Magna Vista High School. In the summer of 2007 I was set apart to serve full-time, overseeing the Student and Children's Ministry at Christ's Church.

Fun Stuff: I love spending time with my family! I have four kids (2 girls and 2 boys) and an amazing wife, whom I love very much. Our family has a lot of fun together! I also really enjoy playing sports.

Favorites: Family, friends, Christ's Church, dogs, sports, Philadelphia sports teams.

Makes me laugh: Tonya, my kids, my dog, my Dad, the Three Stooges.

What's on the iPod: Mostly sermons from Jon Courson, Ravi Zacharias, Matt Chandler, Mark Driscoll, RC Sproul & Buck Wardle. I also have music from Lampmode artists (especially Shai Linne), Switchfoot, and an audio Bible.

The Inside Scoop: I love being with my family (immediate & extended). Fall and winter are my favorite seasons - I love cold weather and snow. Besides my wife, my best friend is my Dad.

Books: Shepherding a Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp; Give Them Grace by Elyse Fitzpatrick; Brothers, We Are Not Professionals by John Piper; Death By Love by Mark Driscoll; Bible Doctrine: Essential Teachings of the Christian Faith by Wayne Grudem.

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