Dr. Tim Rucker

Dr. Tim Rucker

Lead Pastor

Dr. Tim Rucker became Lead Pastor in 2023, after serving as Associate Pastor of Discipleship since 2021. He has served churches in Florida, Kentucky, Arkansas, Maryland, and Ohio. Tim is married to Meagan, and they have three children: Edith, Samuel, and James. He has a B.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies from Wheaton College, a M.Div. from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, a Th.M. from Western Seminary, and a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies from the Catholic University of America. Tim is also the author of The Temple Keys of Isaiah 22:22, Revelation 3:7, and Matthew 16:19 (Mohr Siebeck, 2021). Tim is passionate about others hearing the good news of Christ Jesus and seeing others be transformed by it.

Favorite Sports Teams: Tampa Bay Rays; Tampa Bay Bucs; Miami Hurricanes
Favorite Food: Anything Meagan makes, and, really, anything without pickles
Favorite Ohio Restaurant: The Well
Favorite Movies: The Princess Bride and The Emperor’s New Groove
Favorite Worship Songs: Be Thou My Vision, Before the Throne of God Above, and any other song that honors God.
Favorite Hobbies: Playing various sports and spending time with family and friends