Pastor Tim Nicholson spent 13 years walking away from God before the Father brought him home. Since then, he has spent 36 years in the midst of real people’s real pain, as a bivocational pastor, church revitalization consultant, and foster/adoptive parent to five children alongside his wife, “Sweet” Connie.

These books were not written from a comfortable office. They were written in the trenches of broken marriages, financial pressures, prodigal seasons, and small churches that refused to quit.

If you are in a hard season right now, you are exactly who he wrote them for. 

With more than three decades of experience in both marketplace leadership and pastoral ministry, Tim brings a rare combination of practical wisdom and biblical depth. His journey through business, media, and church leadership has shaped his conviction that purpose is not reserved for a spiritual elite; it is available to every believer who walks closely with Christ.

Tim currently serves in pastoral ministry in Kansas, where he is committed to clear, faithful exposition of God’s Word and to equipping ordinary Christians for extraordinary Kingdom impact. He believes deeply that Scripture is sufficient, that prayer is foundational, and that obedience unlocks destiny.

Through his writing ministry at Encouraging Words eBooks, Tim creates biblically grounded, action-oriented resources designed to:

• Strengthen identity in Christ
• Deepen prayer life
• Clarify calling
• Develop spiritual stability
• Encourage endurance through life’s trials

His teaching often integrates Hebrew and Greek word studies, pastoral insight, and practical next steps for daily application. A central theme in his ministry is the Lord’s Prayer as a blueprint for spiritual formation, identity, and the discovery of purpose.

Tim’s heart is simple:

To help believers live surrendered, Scripture-anchored lives that advance Christ’s Kingdom with courage, clarity, and faithfulness.

He and his wife, “Sweet” Connie, have walked through many seasons of life together, in ministry, business, challenges, and blessings, and remain grateful for God’s steadfast faithfulness in every chapter.