I have had the persistent idea for some time that Tim’s message of being anchored in the Word and led by the Spirit was for New Life Church, Louisville AND for many more! This is just the beginning of both of us being able to say yes to some opportunities outside of Louisville, and we are so thankful!
We are thankful for the people who are supporting us and encouraging this new step. We do not take it for granted that you have chosen to financially get behind this vision, and we want to make sure we say thank you. We also want to share what has happened and what the plan is so far for 2026.
What God Has Been Doing
The Lord has been opening doors! Since January, Tim has had the privilege of teaching across a variety of settings, from a Pastor’s Conference in Owensboro, Kentucky, to classes at YWAM Louisville: “Nature and Character of God” and “Why You Can Trust the Bible,” to a larger church gathering at Christ the King Church in St. Louis, Missouri.
There is also an opportunity with Training Leaders International (TLI) for Tim to serve as a Church Historian, and the first opportunity there would be in Mumbai, India in mid-September.
Last year while in Talladega, Alabama for a conference with YWAM we met someone who knows the leader of a base in Central Asia where we used to live. While sharing about the work there she looked at us and said, “wouldn’t it be great if you could teach there?” We both immediately had tears in our eyes and the thought of going back to the place that will forever be a part of us was almost too much. If God would allow that, first that would be a massive full circle moment, experiencing what God is doing in a place that we sowed into over 3 decades ago and second, Word and Spirit Collective would be the springboard from which we could travel and teach.
Tim teaching at YWAM Louisville School of Ministry Development
Tim teaching YWAM Louisville Discipleship Training School
Upcoming Travel & Ministry
We are so grateful for the invitations God has placed before us. Below is what the calendar is looking like, would you please pray for us as we teach (meaning Tim) and travel.
Travel ScheduleApril 12–17 — YWAM Orlando, FL · School of Transformational LeadershipApril 20–24 — YWAM Asheville, NC · School of Ministry DevelopmentMay 4–8 — Panama City, Panama · All Americas Gathering 2026September 21-26 — Mumbai, India · Reformation History Teaching (visa pending — see prayer requests)October 16-18 –Christ the King,Pinecrest, MO—Family Camp
How You Can Partner With Us
Prayer
· Tim’s visa for India. He has been invited to teach Reformation History in Mumbai in September, and the visa process has been challenging. Please pray that every door opens in God’s timing.
· For God to open the right doors for Tim to encourage and challenge those new to the faith or returning to the faith.
Financial Partnership
Word & Spirit Collective is made possible in part by friends and partners who invest financially in this mission. If you feel led to support the work of equipping the Body of Christ, we would be deeply grateful. You can send any support to New Life Church and designate that it is for Word and Spirit.
Family News
Tim shared the vision for Word and Spirit Collective with our sons in 2025. Each of them was so encouraging and excited for Tim in this new chapter! It seems like everyone in our family is having their own “new chapters”, with growing families, careers, deployments, and all the things that happen when you set out on your own.
As much as possible, I will be traveling with Tim, which is also a big new chapter for me. My superiors at the University of Louisville will allow me to work remotely, which is a huge blessing, and I am very grateful. I will be traveling with Tim this year except for India. This is an all-men’s seminary, and I think I will wait until he is invited to Croatia — hopefully — and then join that trip.
With Grateful Hearts
We are humbled by your love and partnership. We do not take that lightly. Thank you for believing in this calling alongside us.
