I met my wife, Sarah, at Calvary Chapel Bible College in Twin Peaks, CA, and not long after, we got married, the best decision of my life (second only to following Christ). We’ve been blessed with five amazing kids and some grandkids. Sarah grew up in sunny Los Angeles, and I grew up in the southern suburbs of the windy City (Chicago). Over the years, we’ve lived in Florida, Wisconsin, South Carolina, and Ohio before settling in Colorado in early 2015 to serve at Calvary.

While living in South Carolina, I earned my Master of Divinity and have been serving as a lead/senior pastor since 1998. Ministry has been my calling and my joy — but when I’m not preaching or meeting with people, you’ll probably find me with a good cup of coffee, out on the golf course, watching MMA or hockey, or jumping out of a perfectly good airplane (yes, I love skydiving).

I’m also an abstract painter, and I may talk your ear off about why Chicago thin-crust pizza is the greatest pizza on earth.

Honestly, it’s hard to pin me down to one passion in life — I love exploring the many good gifts God has given us to enjoy.

I am a native Texan, not by blood but spent 20+ years there before relocating to Pueblo in March of 2024. I met my wife Mariah in Texas while we were both attending Dallas Baptist University where I got my Bachelor’s Degree in a double major of Biblical Studies and Christian Studies with a Concentration in Educational Ministry. I have collectively 10 years ministry experience in almost every aspect of the church from youth, childrens, and even stacking chairs within portable ministry. I enjoy spending my time playing board games, painting, spending time with my wife and son, and relaxing on the couch. My real passion is seeing all believers from tiny little babies to our more “experienced” attenders learning and growing with their faith in God. 

At Calvary Church, we are Pastor lead and elder-directed. This means that our leadership team is comprised of men from within Calvary to help enact the vision and care for the spiritual needs of the church; they are called "Elders."

Elders are biblically qualified men called to shepherd the local church through teaching, prayer, example, and leadership. Their authority is grounded in Scripture. 

Serving as an elder is not a reward or a popularity contest. 

Don’t hesitate to talk to Pastor Tim if you think this is a role God has for your future.  It is rewarding.  It is challenging.  No one should ever feel they are good enough to serve; rather, they should feel humbled if asked to serve. 

The following men currently serve as elders:

• Ron Darby
• Jake Gregg
• Sam Guerrero
• Pastor Tim Miessler
• Randy Vance

They are always ready to pray with you and share the joys of living for God.

At Calvary Church, ministry is not the work of a few staff members or elders — it is the joyful labor of the whole body of Christ working together. As Scripture says, “Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it” and “From Him the whole body… grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.”

We see this every week: hands setting up coffee and donuts, voices leading worship, eyes watching over the physical safety of our people, hearts praying for the hurting, feet carrying meals to the sick, minds teaching God’s Word, and smiles welcoming strangers as friends. Every act of service — seen or unseen — is a vital part of our life together in Christ, and we rejoice in the way God uses each person’s gifts for His glory.

If you are not yet serving, we invite you to jump in! Whether it’s helping in children’s ministry, joining the welcome team, supporting our tech crew, or finding another place to use your gifts, there is joy in being part of what God is doing here. Together, we “serve one another humbly in love” and “spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” Let’s continue to love, serve, and celebrate each other as the body of Christ.