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Biography of Author

Tim Temple

BORN: November 12, 1943, in Abilene, Texas

FAMILY: Married Janice Riddle of Huntington, West Virginia, January 25, 1967. They are the parents of two daughters and a son.

FORMAL TRAINING: B.A. in Religion from Bob Jones University; M.A. in Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary.

MINISTERIAL BACKGROUND: Served as pastor of Grace Church in Wichita Falls, Texas 1968–1978. Pastor of Abilene Bible Church from 1978 to 2009.

In addition to his pastoral experience, Tim has spoken in Christian camps, youth retreats, and Bible conferences throughout the United States and Central America. He is a former member of the Board of Directors of Bible Memory Association, Int., Gospel Workshop for Children, and CAM (Central American Missions) International. He has been involved in the ministry of Walk To Emmaus since 1995 and the Kairos prison ministry since 2005.

Now in retirement, Tim continues to teach from the Word through his blog A Pastor's Commentary.