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 Tim Kimmel One of six children, Tim Kimmel learned early in life the importance of family. He married Darcy, his high school sweetheart, in 1972. They honeymooned at Dallas Theological Seminary where Tim earned his masters of theology, then moved to Phoenix to become a youth pastor until founding Family Matters in 1982. Tim graduated from Western Seminary in 1995 with a doctorate of ministry and is continually learning and applying his knowledge to help families.
He is one of America's top advocates speaking for the family. He is the Executive Director of Family Matters and he conducts conferences across the country on the unique pressures that confront today's families. In addition to conducting Family Matters' conferences and keynote speaking, Tim and his wife, Darcy, are speakers for FamilyLife®'s Weekend To Remember getaway.
Tim has authored many books including: Little House on the Freeway, Grace Based Parenting, Raising Kids for True Greatness, 50 Ways to Really Love Your Kids, Raising Kids Who Turn Out Right, Why Christian Kids Rebel, The High Cost of High Control, andBasic Training For A Few Good Men. He has developed several video studies including The Hurried Family, Basic Training For A Few Good Men, Raising Kids Who Turn Out Right, and Grandparenthood: More Than Rocking Chairs.
Tim has been a featured guest on radio and television programs such as Dayside on FOX News channel, Dr. James Dobson's Focus on the Family, The 700 Club, Moody Broadcasting's Midday Connection, and FamilyLife Today®. He also hosted his own nationally syndicated talk show for five years called Tim Kimmel Live.
Tim and Darcy are the parents of four children, have a wonderful son-in-law, and have two grandchildren. They reside with their family in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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