Tim Reed grew up in the Midwest and completed his undergraduate work with a BA from Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Later he received his MA in Church Ministries. For ten years he served as a youth pastor, nine of those years in Tucson, Arizona at New Life Fellowship (formerly known as Del Norte Baptist). Since 1990 he has taught and trained students at Southwestern Bible College in Phoenix, AZ. Over 13 years of ministry at Paradise Valley Baptist Church.  He is presently associate pastor at Oasis Community Church in Scottsdale. 

Tim has a real heart for young people and is a popular youth speaker, ministering to hundreds of young people each year. He also speaks at C.E. conferences and training seminars across the country. Many of his talks and interviews have been used on radio and TV. Tim’s dynamic style of communicating the Word, mixed with humor and unique visuals, will educate and motivate those who hear him.

Tim has had the opportunity to travel and minister in 15 different countries. He has also been involved in overseas sports ministries and has taken several groups of young people into Mexico for mission trips.

Tim has written many articles on youth ministry and leadership training and has been involved in equipping hundreds of C.E. and youth workers nationally. Tim is listed in “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers.”

Along with writing, teaching, and consulting, Tim continues to be actively involved in local church ministry. Tim and his wife, Dixie, have children, Tara Lynn, Timothy Justin, and have since added Melissa. They reside in Phoenix, Arizona.

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