Tim's Bio

The following can be copied & pasted for use in promotional materials for your event. Feel free to edit for the amount of space you require. Just don't add any academic degrees or mention my years in the NFL, because, frankly, they don't exist! Being a Texas Longhorn graduate is a big seller, but, normally, his best asset is his wonderful wife, Amy.

Really SHORT BIO
Dr. Tim Gardner is the Director of Life Skills Counseling Center, President & CEO of Marriage Ministries, Inc.  He is a licensed counselor and a nationally recognized teacher and published author on marriage and family relationships.  A native Texan, Tim has been married to his best friend, Amy, for over 20 years. They have three teenagers and live in central Indiana.


Really, Really SHORT BIO
Here's Tim.....he likes to talk.


SHORT  BIO
Dr. Tim Gardner is the Director of Life Skills Counseling Center, President & CEO of Marriage Ministries, Inc., and the Director of Relational Intelligence, LLC. Additionally, Tim also serves as an Associate Research Fellow with the Sagamore Institute, a Senior Leadership Consultant with Chorus, Inc, and has served as an adjunct professor at two universities. He is a licensed counselor and a nationally recognized teacher and author on marriage and family relationships, having published three books (Sacred Sex: A celebration of oneness in marriage, The Naked Soul: God’s amazing, everyday solution to loneliness, and You Can Save Your Marriage: Proven Principles for Stopping the One You Love from Leaving), and over twenty magazine articles and journal works. A native Texan, Tim has earned a BA in Sociology, a Master’s in Counseling, and a Doctorate from Anderson University (and for fun he earned a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, along with his two boys). He has been married to his best friend, Amy, for over 20 years. They have three teenagers and live in central Indiana.



LONG BIO
Tim is the President & CEO of Marriage Ministries, Inc., serving not only as the director of day-to-day operations, but also as the primary creator and author of MMi resources. Tim has been described as a highly influential "Missionary to Marriage," using his talents, passions, and God-given gifts to bring practical, effective and God-honoring wisdom to couples nationwide and beyond. A powerful and entertaining speaker and author, Tim looks forward to serving you!

Tim also serves as an Associate Research Fellow with the Sagamore Institute and a former Adjunct Professor at two universities. He is a licensed counselor and a nationally recognized teacher and author on marriage and family relationships, publishing three books, a major premarital curriculum, two DVD resources, over twenty magazine articles and several journal works. He and his wife, Amy, are the primary speakers at Marriage Makers, a weekend retreat ministry they founded over ten years ago. Before his role at MMi, Tim spent twelve years on a pastoral staff, served as the Director of Marriage Matters Indiana, and worked as senior consultant in team training and executive development, conducting seminars on Emotional Intelligence.

A native Texan, Tim has earned a BA in Sociology, a Master's in Counseling, and a Doctorate in Ministry (and for fun he earned a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, along with his two boys).

Tim lives in central Indiana with his wife and best friend, Amy, along with their three teenagers.

 

CORPORATE BIO
Dr. Tim A. Gardner has worked extensively as a leader and innovator in the field of human relationships since the 1980s. He is an accomplished educator and therapist with 20 years of professional experience in the field of marriage and family and over 6 years of working with corporations in areas of relational health and work-life issues.  Tim is founder and director of Relational Intelligence, LLC, and a Senior Leadership Consultant for CHORUS, Inc.

A native Texan known for his quick wit, practical wisdom, and straight-facts approach, Tim is a gifted and popular speaker, presenting to groups across the country. His audiences have included business professionals, educators, professional counselors, military personnel, and many others. Tim is an accomplished writer, a martial artist (Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do), and serves on his local School Board. He and Amy, his wonderful wife of 20 years, have two teenage boys and one daughter. They make their home in central Indiana

Dr. Gardner's corporate work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and the Indianapolis Star.



 

 

 


Tim's 2012
Speaking Schedule
(In Texas Longhorn Orange)

New dates are being added monthly. Please check back
to see when Tim may
be in your area.
Or better yet,
invite him yourself!


 January 23, 2012
Men of Grace
"Relational Integrity"
Grace Community Church
Noblesville, Indiana 


 February 10-12, 2012
Marriage Conference
First Baptist Church Toledo
Toledo, Washington


February 18, 2012
Retrouvaille Annual
All-Community Meeting
Pax Christi Catholic Church
Eden Park, MN


February 24-26, 2012
Marriage Conference
First Baptist Church
Mahomet, IL


February 29, 2012
Private Event


March 19-22, 2012
Private Event


April 20-22, 2012
Marriage Conference
Victory Worship Center
Staunton, VA


April 26, 2012
Private Event


May 13-16, 2012
Private Event


May 25-26, 2012
Private Wedding


May 29 - June1, 2012
Assessment Center
for Church Planters
Green Lake Conf. Center
www.GLCC.org
Green Lake, WI


June 29 - July 7, 2012
Family Life Celebration Week
Green Lake Conf. Center
www.GLCC.org
Green Lake, WI


July 18-23, 2012
Adult Guest Host
Young Life's
Timber Wolf Lake
Lake City, MI


August 30, 2012
Private Event


September 7-9, 2012
Couple's Retreat
Traders Point Christian Church
Cincinatti, OH


October 1-3, 2012
Private Event


November 1-8, 2012
Private Event


November 27-30,  2012
Private Event


  

Dr. Tim Gardner

Dr. Tim Alan Gardner, LMHC


Comments from some
who have experienced Tim. 
We promise we're not
making this stuff up!

"Tim Gardner was a blessing to our congregation.  His grace-filled presentation, backed with a strong understanding of God's design for marriage and an extensive knowledge of current research about marriage in the social sciences, gave our members new tools to help them
craft healthy marriages.
He artfully combined laughter with clear, understandable teaching.  We look forward to
having him again."
-Rev. Larry Coulter, Sr. Pastor
Shepherd of the Hills

"By far, Tim Gardner is one of the best speakers we have had. His expertise in family matters and life skills is always communicated with humor and sensitivity. He knows what men need to hear and says it as they need to hear it! He has a terrific way of weaving a command of the Scriptures with research data. Together those form a powerful punch for men who want to know their God-given role and how God will help them as they strive to be better husbands and dads. We have many speakers but Tim’s presentations are the most impactful and are always what the men remember most. I heartily recommend him."
-Mike Whitesell,
Director: Men of Grace
Grace Community Church

"We've really enjoyed getting to know Tim Gardner.  Tim speaks with passion, clarity, and lot of great humor.  I'd recommend him to any church or group."
-Paul Mumaw,
Lead Pastor
Genesis Church

"I loved it!  Tim Gardner spoke directly to our group of over 100 men and didn't throw any softballs, but called out the men to honor their wives and marriages.  We men need to be challenged to Man Up and Do It."
-Bart Middleton,
Men's Ministry Leader
Brookville Rd. Cmnty Church

 "Tim has an amazing ability to drive home a truth without beating you up in the process. Bring him back again and again; we were all blessed by his humor and his strength."  
-
Blanche N., pastor's wife

"Tim Gardner is the best marriage communicator
on the planet."
-Mike Carver,
Men's Ministry Leader
Chapel Hill Presbyterian


"Tim Gardner gave an awesome no-punches-pulled presentation that made sense of everyday experience."  

-Mike T., pastor

"Tim Gardner was the best marriage speaker I've ever heard. His passion to help make marriage work was so obvious."
-Danny, pastor

"Loved Tim's sense of humor."
-Cory

"I've learned more from
this than all of the other
workshops combined."
-audience member
in Seattle, WA

"Tim is amazingly over the top."
-Barry

"Tim was awesome
and engaging."
-Martha

"The best marriage event
I've ever attended!"
-a pastor from Grand Rapids

"I regret that I wasted 20 years of my life loving my wife the wrong way. Dr. Gardner showed me the right way...
and it saved my marriage."

-Mark

"Tim & Amy were excellent!  This was a real marriage retreat!"
-Missionary serving in Africa, on a retreat in Dakar, Senegal 

"Tim Gardner was excellent;
a breath of fresh air."
-Ed D, pastor


A few testimonials from our corporate clients.

“I’ve been in the meeting and travel business for over 18 years, and I’ve never seen anyone have an impact on the entire family like Tim and Amy.  They exceed expectations with the program they deliver.”
Jim Adams, President
Performance Strategies, Inc.

"Our association with Dr. Tim Gardner has turned out to be just what we were looking for! We have utilized Dr. and Mrs. Gardner's live presentations to our employees and their spouses and they love it."
Tom Westcott , Vice President
hhgregg electronics


"Dr. Gardner's relationship skills program has been very well received by my team."
Steve Scattaregia,
Regional Vice President
CommScope Inc.

“My wife and I believe that the  training we received with Tim Gardner will help us take steps to improve our relationship. Furthermore, as things are better at home, I am convinced that I will be more
productive at work."
Mark Flagg,
HOMExperience Director
The Estridge Companies




A Few Evaluations from the Smart Marriages Conference

"I will forever be able to remember the 5 keys due to the wonderful hand symbols that made them so simple and clear. Thank you, thank you!! Tim was entertaining, informative, and engaging."

"Wonderful speaker. I loved the visual of the hand. It really helped me remember the Five Keys to an Incredible Marriage.  Most importantly, I learned the importance of raising the expectations of what I need to do instead of expecting so much from my spouse."

"Hands down best presenter that is not in a plenary. The five keys he presented were so simple I can remember them without looking at my notes. But they are fluid enough that I can use them with almost all of the couples that I work with. His idea of oneness is one of the most powerful marriage concepts I have heard anyone
talk about."


And a few anonymous ones... from husbands no less!

"Thanks for providing leadership in this important area of family and marriage!"

"My children are parents themselves now but the info is relevant for me as a father and grandfather"

"Tim really just kind of laid it out for us and gave us
a lot to think about."

 "I've been married for 20 years, but Tim provided some great advice and direction to continue 'pursuing' my wife."

 "I NEED to be reminded frequently of ways to put myself aside and show my wife how much she means to me."

 "Great reminder to put selfishness to the side and do all I can for my wife."