I was born Timothy LeRoy Hoach on December 28th, 1970 in Maud, Oklahoma. As an infant, my mom moved to Dallas, Oregon where I grew up. In my early years my family consisted of my mom and younger sister. My father died of a brain tumor when I was four. I do not remember him.

Mom had to work so my sister and I would spend our days at Grandpa and Grandma's farm. Grandpa was a preacher and a farmer and Grandma taught us Bible stories. We stayed overnight at their house many times and went to church with them often. I had many opportunities to hear the Good News about Jesus Christ. Grandma shared the Bible with me and taught me the right way to live.

When I was five, my mom got married again. My whole life changed, even my name. My new dad adopted my sister and I. However, my new dad was not able to love us the way a dad should. Because of serious sin in his own life, he abused my mom, sister, and I.

I grew up feeling that I was never good enough. My dad called me all kinds of disgusting names and made me feel shameful. I remember thinking, "Why doesn't my dad love me? Why does he treat me this way?" I also grew up in extreme fear of not knowing when my dad was going to explode. All these things caused me to think back over what I had learned at church and in the Bible. I learned that there is a God who loves me no matter what. I don't have to be good enough for him. He died on a cross for me to forgive my sin and give me eternal life. So one night after a family fight when I was ten, I went to my room crying. I knew that I was not going to be able to make it through life alone. I needed someone to save me from my sin as well as deliver me and help me get through life’s trials. So, I asked Jesus to be the Master of my life.

When Jesus saved me, I felt a power that I had not known before. I now had a relationship with someone who would protect me, care for me, and not hurt me. I did not feel helpless anymore. Jesus helped me to make through my childhood. There were difficult times where I thought about killing my dad and other times when I contemplated suicide. But Jesus was always with me and helped me get through it. He healed my heart, helped me forgive my dad, and taught me how to walk in his truth.

Now, against all odds and statistics and totally because of Jesus’ healing love,

I have been happily married for 16 years.
I have healthy relationships.
I am not fearful.
I am able to forgive.
I have been emotionally healed.
I have overcome my anger problem.
I have been given 9 wonderful children.
I do not abuse my children.
I am in full time ministry.

God has blessed me in many ways. It is all because of Him and I give Him all the praise!

Contact me, Tim English at to know this love that surpasses all understanding and to find forgiveness for your soul. He will heal you and save you if you just ask Him (Jeremiah 17:14).