Tim is married to Ashlee, and they have a 3 month old daughter named Sadie. Both Tim and Ashlee graduated from the University of Arkansas, and they are huge Razorback fans. Tim is originally from the Ft. Worth area, and he graduated from Southwestern Seminary in 2014. Tim is currently serving as youth pastor in Oklahoma, and he has around six years of youth ministry experience. His hobbies include golf, football, ping pong, basketball, and softball. Lastly, it is obvious in talking with Tim that he has a passion for students.
We have invited Tim and his family to come in view of a call September 16th through 18th, and we are very
excited for you to meet them. The church will vote on Tim as
youth pastor on Sunday morning, September 18. The Search Team knows it is
important for our church family, especially students and their parents, to get
to spend some time with Tim and his family. Here is what the weekend will look
like:
· Friday, September 16 – I will take the family to
the Jacksonville vs. Sylvan Hills football game. Please come by and introduce
yourself if you see us.
· Saturday, September 17 – Meet and greet with the
church from 3:00-4:30. At 4:30, we will take Tim and his family with the
students to Retrocade. We should finish there around 6:00. We will return to
the church around 6:30 to watch the Razorback football game in Fellowship Hall.
We will eat pizza and hang out until the game is over.
· Sunday, September 18 – Tim will teach a short lesson during
Sunday School, and then we will give students time to ask him questions. The
family will attend the second service, and then we will move to Fellowship Hall
after the service. We will have a church wide luncheon so Tim can address any
questions the church may have for him. When the Q&A time is finished, we
will have a business meeting and vote.
I would ask a couple things. First,
the 3:00-4:30 meet-and-greet is for anyone and everyone in the church. The
Retrocade and football game are for our youth only. They will get to spend time
with Tim, and he will get an opportunity to know them as well. Second, remember
that lots of people want to get to know Tim and his family, so please be
considerate of others so everyone has an opportunity meet them.
This is an exciting time for our
church and especially for our youth ministry. Tim is an exceptional young man
and you will see in him the qualities that led the search team to recommend him
to our church. I hope you and your student(s) will be able to participate the
weekend of September 16-18.
In Christ,
Mark Smith, Pastor of FBC
Jacksonville