David Nelms serves as founder and president of The Timothy Initiative (TTI). He casts vision and gives direction to TTI as it impacts the world for Christ. He is a former senior pastor and had success in growing three churches in Maryland, Iowa and Florida. He has been a trustee on the board of Luther Rice Seminary and has taught all over the world. He received a Master of Arts degree from Moody Bible Institute, a Master of Divinity from Luther Rice University and his Doctor of Ministry from Luther Rice University.