Pastor Tim is originally from Manila, Philippines. Born to Christian parents, he grew up in the church. He came to know the Lord when he was in high school. After graduation, he went to FEBIAS College of Bible where he took his basic Bible college courses. He finished his formal theological seminary training at Silliman University Divinity School, an institution founded by the Presbyterian Church, where he also took a graduate course in clinical psychology.
Pastor Tim is an ordained minister, Word and Sacrament (ordination May 5, 1999) and has been blessed to serve through different capacities and ministries of the church; namely judicatory leadership, school and hospital chaplaincy, as an executive board member, representative to the general assembly, program coordinator, director for Christian education, and senior pastor of local churches.
When Tim came to the United States in 1999, he served as an ecumenical associate in Columbus and Plain City, Ohio. Then, he became a chaplain at Sutter Medical Center in Sacramento, CA. In 2004, he moved to Houston, and has served as pastor to local churches in the United Church of Christ and Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA).
Pastor Tim and his wife, Tricia, formerly Tricia Sanchez, met in the US and have been married for 13 years. They are blessed with two precious boys, Jacob Kahlil and Jericho Ishmael. In addition to doing the Lord’s work, he cheers for the Rockets, Astros, and Texans. Walking, listening to podcasts, and biking (road and mountain bike) are some of his hobbies. He also finds time to volunteer where needed. Spring 2018, he joined the MS 150, a 150-mile bike ride benefiting patients suffering from multiple sclerosis with Team Texas Children. The two-day bike ride is from Houston to Austin, Texas.