Tim Spencer, Associate Pastor of Worship
Diane Maxwell, Ministry Assistant
(901) 853-2668 Ext. 126
Birthday: February 2
Originally from: Germantown
Education background: B.A. in Music and History from Union University, Jackson, TN • M.A. in Government from Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA • M.A. in Communication from Southwestern Seminary, Fort Worth, TX
Ministry background: Minister of Worship at Deer Park Baptist Church, Newport News, VA, 1991- 95 • Worship Pastor at NorthShore Church, Flower Mound, TX, 1996-2000 • Adjunct Instructor at Southwestern Seminary, Fort Worth, TX, 1998-2000 • Adjunct Instructor at Union University, Jackson, TN, 2005-present
I started working for CFBC: June 13, 2000
My family: My beautiful wife, Suzy, and our children, William (14), Daniel (12) and Katie (9)
My role at CFBC: I work with our worship ministry team to produce the elements that go into our Sunday Morning and Evening Worship Services. I minister with the music, drama, visual, media, technical and marketing teams in our church.
Personal story: My parents taught me to stand firm in the ways of Christ, and at the age of nine, I became a devoted follower. As a junior in high school, I dedicated my life to full-time ministry through music and the arts. A year later, my father and mentor had an unexpected fatal heart attack. Though my life was turned upside down, God faithfully provided for me!
Favorite book of the Bible: Matthew
Recent books I’ve enjoyed: Leading Change by John P. Kotter, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni, The Coming of the Third Reich by Richard Evans, The Narnian by Alan Jacobs & Bringing Up Boys by James Dobson
Most fulfilling part of my job: Working with the God-called and talented people in our worship ministry here at CFBC
Places of service available in my ministry: You can minister with Worship Choir, a nonauditioned large choral group, and with Worship Orchestra, our premier instrumental group. Outside the music area, we have teams in the drama, media, visual art, technical and video production areas. There’s a place for you!
Spiritual gifts: Leadership, administration and discernment
My hobbies: Computers, reading, basketball, family time & home improvement projects
I hope heaven includes: Chocolate, sci-fi movies, pizza and caffeine-free Diet Pepsi
The smartest thing I’ve ever done: Asking Sue to go out on our first date...to a church Easter production
The best way to pray for me: Pray for me as I plan and lead our worship services