As the Young Adult and Spiritual Development Minister, TJ is primarily responsible for the College, Singles, and Young Marrieds ministries at Otter Creek. He also serves in the Children’s and Youth Ministries as a worship leader and mentor. Originally from Tulsa, OK, TJ graduated with a Ministry degree from Abilene Christian University in 2003. TJ and his wife, Holly, returned to Otter Creek in 2008 after serving several years as missionaries in the Dominican Republic, where they set up a Community Outreach Center in the town of Rio San Juan. Previously, TJ was also a touring singer, songwriter and children’s artist.

In his spare time, TJ enjoys writing and playing music, traveling, reading books about history, and catching fish.