Tim is a native of Casey, Illinois. He is a graduate of Southern Illinois University (2001) in Edwardsville, Illinois. He holds a training certificate from The Kanakuk Institute (2003) in Branson, Missouri and a Master of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (2007) in Louisville, Kentucky. He previously held a student ministry position in Johnson City, Tennessee. Tim and his wife, Shawnda, have three children, Chloe, Judson and Brody.