Pastor Tim and his wife Rachel were born and raised in Michigan. They met and married while attending Baptist Bible College, now Mission University, in Springfield, Missouri. They both graduated in 2005. Before moving to Florida, they spent a number of years in youth ministry. They have been married for 20 years. Together they have four children, Lily (16), Elijah (14), Grace (13), Josiah (12). They enjoy traveling and spending time together as a family.