Pastor Tim Hankins was born and raised with 3 other brothers and sisters in Washington State in a Christian home by two loving, God-fearing parents. After his enlistment in the Army he moved to Montana where he graduated from the University of Montana and met his wife Andrea. They married in Missoula and then migrated to Portland, OR to attend Western Seminary, where Tim graduated with a Masters in Exegetical Theology, and a Masters of Theology (Th.M). Tim & Andrea live in central Texas with their two children & two hairless dogs. Along with serving as pastor of MBF, Tim also serves as a chaplain for a local fire department.