Pastor Tim Lovett

Brief Testimony

I was not raised in a Christian home. Most of the Sundays of my childhood were spent with my father either hunting or fishing or with my grandparents in the country. I began attending church at the age of 15 because my friends invited me to youth choir. I was not particularly interested in knowing God or attending church, but God used my interest in music to place me in an environment where I would learn of His love for me.

A few months after I began singing in the youth choir the pastor asked if he could talk privately with me in his office – I was sure I had done something wrong! After a few minutes of small talk he asked if he could share with me what the Bible says it means to be a Christian. At the conclusion of his presentation I knelt with him and prayed to receive Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. What I experienced at that moment and over the next several months is the reason I am a pastor today! I experienced a depth of love and a feeling of acceptance that I had never known existed.

This profound, life-changing experience lead me to pray, “God, if you could use me to help others experience what I have experienced I would be willing to do that.” That was 33 years ago and I am still passionate about loving and accepting all people – these things changed my life forever!

Why Calvary?

We could not think of a more perfect place to spend the remaining 20 or more years of our ministry! Tuscaloosa provides a city that is small enough to experience a sense of community and yet large enough, with The University of Alabama and other colleges, to literally impact the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Calvary provides a progressive, wonderfully diverse congregation that is poised to meet the opportunities and challenges of the 21st century church. The combination of these things makes Calvary a dream opportunity for us!

Tim and Penny

I married my first love and high school sweetheart! Our first official date was at age 14 - I picked her up for a sports banquet! We were married on August 2, 1982. Penny has a B.S. degree from the University of North Alabama in secondary education. She is currently the office manager at IKG Industries in Leeds. We are living our dream together – is there anything more exciting?

John

John is a senior at UA majoring in financial planning and counseling. He enjoys participation and leadership in Sigma Chi and Pi Sigma Epsilon fraternities. John recently participated in Collegiate Nationals as a member the University’s triathlon team. He is the student chair for Boys State and works in the office of the Dean of Students.

Ministry Experience

Senior Pastor, 1997 – Present: Huffman Baptist, Huffman, AL
Senior Pastor, 1988 – 1997: First Baptist, Scottsboro, AL
Senior Pastor, 1984 – 1988: Franklinton Baptist, Franklinton, KY
Minister of Youth, 1980 – 1982: Shades Mountain Baptist, Birmingham, AL
Assistant Pastor, 1978 – 1980: Moulton Baptist, Moulton, AL

Education

Eli Lilly Grant Study, 2005 - 2007: Boston University School of Theology, Boston, MA
Doctor of Ministry, 1992: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY
Masters of Divinity, 1985: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY
Bachelor of Arts, 1982: Samford University, Birmingham, AL

Birthdate/Hometown

Dr. Lovett was born August 31, 1960, and grew up in Moulton, Alabama.

Hobbies/Interests

Golf, hunting, acoustic guitar, motorcycles, singing, reading, working outdoors, fishing, all kinds of people

Favorites

Favorite Movie: Gladiator
Favorite Biblical Character (other than Jesus): Abraham
Life Verse: John 10:10
Most Recently Played on my iPod: Kenny Chesney and Chris Tomlin
Favorite Vacation Spot: Panama City
Favorite Quotes:
“Don’t worry what people think about you – they don’t do it much anyway.”
“If you don’t have goals for your life you are doomed forever to help other people achieve their goals.”
A Good Day Is: When I open my eyes and have the opportunity to make someone’s day a little brighter.