May 25th, 2019, is a day that changed my life forever.

God had just healed me (Pastor Tim) of childhood trauma that I’d unknowingly carried most of my life. Through that inner healing, I received a fresh revelation of God’s amazing love for me and the real power of his grace. 

I was spending the night in Chicago for the first time. As I looked out over the city, I marveled at the wealth I saw. I said to the Lord, as I looked at the buildings, boats, and cars, “Lord, what a vast amount of wealth!”

And in that moment, I sensed the Holy Spirit reminded me, all of it is passing away. The true wealth out there is the people. Every single person is eternal. Created in the image and likeness of God. Designed to have a relationship with Him. That’s true wealth.

Then he asked me, “Son, will you help me gather my wealth?”

Answering the Call:

Following the leading of the Holy Spirit, Meagan and I sold our home in Ohio and moved our family to Colorado, where we attended Bible College and graduated with degrees in Biblical Studies. From there, the Lord led us to Waukegan to plant Elite Life Church.

We are both licensed and ordained ministers, passionate about sharing Jesus and helping people discover how deeply God loves them. Our desire is for everyone—regardless of social status, nationality, or personal history—to experience the peace and joy that comes from a meaningful relationship with their loving Heavenly Father, by understanding their identity in Christ Jesus.

If you’ve never asked Jesus to be your personal Lord and Savior: click here to learn more. 

If you have a relationship with God, but maybe relate to him like I used to, as a demanding or harsh God you can click here to listen to the teaching series “Your REAL ID”, where I share some of the truths that changed my life and helped me understand God’s Grace. 

This is our ‘why.’... see the ‘what’ we are called to build.

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