Biography by Tim McCracken

Background:
My parents are Robert and Mary Lynn McCracken. Dad is a retired RPCNA pastor.  He and Mom live in Columbus, IN, where my brother Andy serves as pastor. I would love to emulate my Dad and Mom's heart for evangelism and love for people. I was born in Syracuse, NY, spent my elementary education years in Marion, IA, and spent my High School years in Walton, NY .

Education:
BA Biblical Studies – Geneva College (grad. 1981)

MDIV – Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary (grad. 1988)

Work and ministry experience:
1982-85 Student Recruiter for Geneva College

1985-88 (during Seminary) Youth Group leader for North Hills Reformed Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh, PA.

Evangelism Explosion class leader.

1988-present Pastor of First Reformed Presbyterian Church, Fresno, CA

1990-93 Volunteer Counselor for New Creation Ministries. This involved weekly meetings with Christian men who were striving to rid their lives of homosexual sins.

1995-present Pacific Coast Presbytery representative to the RPCNA Home Mission Board. Provisional Session member for new church plant in Orange, CA.(1996-present) Church Planter Conference planner. (1998 and 2000)

Planner and participant in leadership for summer family camps of the Pacific Coast Presbytery of the RPCNA

Leading Bible Studies with the materials from Precept Ministries (Kay Arthur)

Other interests: My greatest interest is in music, with a particular love for a capella harmonies. I'm sort of a "wanna-be" musician, with a wistful longing to engage in aspects for which I have no technical training! I enjoy making wooden furniture. Volleyball is my favorite team sport, and I enjoy most all sports.

Recently published book "God's Message to You".