Tim is a double graduate of Duke University (1990 BA in Psychology; 1995 Master's of Divinity). In between college and graduate school he worked for at United Methodist Family Services in Richmond as a counselor with emotionally disturbed youth who were wards of the courts.
Tim is married to the former Teresa Dew, and they are proud parents of Caleb Franklin, Joshua Lee, and Anna Elizabeth. They have two dogs, Sadie and Chloe, and two finches, Oreo and Vanilla.
Tim is a dynamic, creative, and committed leader whose love of God, Christ, and life are infectious, and treasured by his staff and parishioners. Tim's gifts for ministry include worship leadership, visioning, strategic planning, and technology. Tim brings renewed strength in mission work and an increase in vibrant, active, and involved members.
Tim enjoys writing, reading, studying, running, playing the Wii, and anything that involves spending time with his family.
2008 | Wellspring United Methodist Church | 4871 Longhill Road | Williamsburg, VA 23188 | 757.258.5008
Wellspring United Methodist Church A Stephen Ministry Congregation 4871 Longhill Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188 757.258.5008 | Fax: 757.258.4706 | Email us
Pastor: Tim Tate Minister: Every Member of the Church
Our Regular Sunday Worship Services: 8:15 a.m. Communion 9:00 a.m. Traditional Service 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Service
Tim Tate, Pastor
Wellspring has been blessed to be served by Tim and his wife Teresa since 2003. Pastor Tim is a fourth generation pastor in the United Methodist Church. He grew up in Northern Virginia and Richmond, where he graduated from JR Tucker High School. Upon completion of graduate school, Tim spent 8 years at the Centreville United Methodist Church before being appointed pastor of Wellspring in July, 2003.