Church on the Move is a new church born in the Fall of 2017 in the city of Lake Placid Florida. The church began in the living room of pastor Tim with a group of 8 people. After several months the group grew into what it is today. We launched our Sunday worship service in October of 2019. Church on the Move is a multi-ethnic and multi-generational new church with a heart to reach those far from God. Our mission is summarized in this simple statement: We exist to move a multi-ethnic people to be passionate disciples of Christ.

Our Pastor

Pastor Tim and his wife Barbara serve as the founding couple of Church on the Move. After spending over 15 years in youth and worship ministry,  they both felt the call of God to plant a church for those far from God in Highlands County. Tim and Barbara have a passion for the local church, a passion for families, and an immense desire to see people encounter God and become deeply rooted in His Word. They have three children, a dog named Nacho and a cat called Mango. They love the beach, boating on the lake, cooking, and playing music as a family.

As the son of a missionary and church planter, Pastor Tim has been involved in church planting and international missions his entire life. After completing a bachelor's in Mass Communication and Bible, he went on to complete his master's degree at Dallas Theological  Seminary in Missions and Bible Exposition. He is currently finishing his doctorate degree in Church Growth from Erskine Seminary. Barbara is the daughter of a pastor and has been serving the Lord in music her entire life. She is a  gifted worship leader, producer of music, and mentor to women. She has the heart to create leaders that serve through music and technology in the local church.

Cultural Values

Every church is unique, it has it's own church culture. At Church on the Move our culture is defined by 5 values that inform all our actions and decisions.

1. The ‘Great Commission”-  Demonstrated by reaching 'new' people, challenging our 'current people' and re-engaging 'missing' people to be passionate disciples of Christ. (Matt. 28: 18-20, Gal. 6: 1-5, James 5: 19-20, Heb. 10:25)

2. Multiplication - Demonstrated by multiplying churches, church leaders, business leaders and artists for God's kingdom.(Acts, Ephesian 4:12-16, Romans 12: 1-2, Col. 1:28) 

3. Innovation- Demonstrated by continuously innovating in art, technology, and methodology to reach a changing world with unchanging Gospel. (Acts 17: 22-32, 1 Cor. 9:19-23, Acts 11:1-26)

4. Family - Demonstrated by helping the family with inter-generational challenges,marriage, children,youth, and employment.  (Deut. 6, Psalms 145:4, Micah 4:6)

5. Community - Demonstrated by having a "go and Be not a come and See mentality."; providing resources, aid, and training in the local community. (Matt. 15: 1-10, John 17, Act 1:8)

What We Believe