Personal
Tyler became the Pastor-Teacher of Forest Baptist Church in 2006. Before that he served on staff at Forest for 8 years in numerous positions at the church. He graduated in 2007 from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary with his M.Div. and in 2004 from Liberty Theological Seminary with his M.A.R. He is also a graduate of Liberty University and Schoolhouse Rock! (the Saturday morning cartoon). Tyler was born in Tennessee and raised in Alabama.
Family
The church, and all those around him, unanimously agree that Tyler definitely "married up" when in 2002 he married his best friend and partner in ministry, Rebecca. Together they have two energetic and wonderful children: Samuel Spurgeon and Jeremiah Tyndale.
Preaching
As a preacher, Tyler seeks to "rightly divide the Word of truth" by explaining God's Word accurately and applying it relevantly. He primarily preaches expository messages that are verse by verse through books of the Bible.
When he's not at Forest, Tyler enjoys reading, computery stuff, taking a nap, golf (occasionally) and above all that spending time with his family.
Favorite Books:
- A Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster
- The Gospel for Everyday Life by Jerry Bridges
- The Atonement Child by Francine Rivers
- Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan
- Let the Nations be Glad by John Piper
- Between Two Worlds by John Stott
- Evangelism And The Sovereignty of God by J. I. Packer
Favorite Preachers: (in no particular order)
- Ravi Zacharias
- John Piper
- John MacArthur
- Al Mohler
- Chuck Swindoll
- Adrian Rogers.
Favorite Blogs
Most are a waste of time, but here are a few that I've weeded out
Favorite Websites
Ebay, Foxnews, The Drudge Report, & Homestarrunner (probably didn't expect that last one did you?).
Favorite Food
Mexican, Tacos, Enchiladas, Mexican, Fajitas, Quesadillas, Mexican (I think you get the picture).
Contact Tyler
Tyler can be emailed here. His sermons can be listened to here. And his blog can be read here.