Tim Alan Gardner
Speaker, Author, Counselor


Welcome to the "official" website of Dr. Tim Alan Gardner!  (not that we're really worried about any "unofficial" sites.)  We are glad you're here and we look forward to serving you.  One of Tim's favorite things to do in the world (a distant second behind spending time with his wife and kids, especially if it's on a beach!) is to speak to audiences on how to create and sustain God-honoring, passionate, and enjoyable marriages.  He has been described as a "highly engaging and entertaining missionary to marriage," spending most of the last two decades helping couples truly discover everything the Creator of marriage intended this unique and sacred relationship to be.  We truly believe that your group will benefit from his straight-talking-Texan approach, with presentations based in research, founded in the Scriptures, and full of compassion and truth.

Look around our site.  Watch the videos (go to YouTube for more); read the comments and bios.  Look over our resources.  Check Tim's speaking calendar and come hear him when you can.  Then, please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions and let us know how we can serve you.

 



Watch a segment of the
 opening of Tim's popular DVD series, The Five Keys to an Incredible Marriage

 

 





 A portion of Tim's Maximum Marriage presentation to an audience of 900+

 

 





An intro to the 2nd Key of The Five Keys to an Incredible Marriage DVD

 

 




Tim discusses the problem of loneliness

 

 

 



 

And even some of the 5th Key of The Five Keys to an Incredible Marriage DVD
 

 

 


 

Speaking at a men's conference, Tim tells a story from his younger days about survival and asks the question, "Are you living life, or just surviving life?"

 

 

 

 

 

Tim's 2010
Speaking Schedule
(In Texas Longhorn Orange)



 January 25, 2010
Men's Pursuit Series
"How to be Captivated
by Your Wife"
Grace Community Church
Noblesville, IN
Contact: Mike Whitesell
317-848-2722


February 5-7, 2010
Couples Retreat
Pleasant Dale
Church of the Brethren
Decauter, Indiana
Contact: Pastor Jay Carter
260-565-3797



February 14, 2010
Valentine's Day Banquet
& Sunday Sermons
Shepherd of the Hills
Presbyterian Church
Austin, Texas
Contact: Church Office
512-892-3580


 February 17-19, 2010
Corporate Training
Creating Healthy Relationships

Defender Direct
Indianapolis, Indiana


 March 1, 2010
Men's Group
Brookville Road Community Church
New Palestine, Indiana


 March 11, 2010
Young Life
Annual Fundraising Banquet
Westfield, Indiana


March 12-14, 2010
"Creating a God-Honoring Marriage"
Castine Church of the Brethren
Arcanum, Ohio
Contact: Pastor Gary Cloyd
877-656-1781


April 16-18, 2010
First Baptist Church
Toledo, Washington
Contact: Pastor Joe Martin
360-864-2550


April 23-25, 2010
First Baptist Church
Mahomet, Illinois
Contact: Pastor Brian Romanowski
216-586-3304


 May 1, 2010
Private Marriage Conference
The Bridgewater Club
Westfield, Indiana


May 10-13, 2010
The Center for Excellence in Congregational Leadership
Green Lake Conference Center
Green Lake, Wisconsin
More info at:
www.GLCC.org


May 24-25, 2010
Oasis 2010
Northwest Baptist
Pastor's & Spouses Conference
Seaside, Oregon


June 2-5, 2010
Vista Verde Guest Ranch
Staff Workshops
Steamboat Springs, CO


June 20, 2010
Preaching
Genesis Church
Noblesville, Indiana
More info at:
www.GenesisNoblesville.com


 July 7-11, 2010
Smart Marriages Conference
2-Day Institute: Winning the Workplace Challenge
Workshop: The Five Keys to an Incredible Marriage
More info at:
www.SmartMarriages.com


 July 24, 2010
 Healthy Relationship Seminar
Defender Direct Employees
Indianapolis, Indiana


July 25-30, 2010
Corporate Consulting



August 9, 2010
School Principals Workshop
Madison, IN



August 16-19, 2010
Assessment Center
for Church Planters
Green Lake Conference Center
Green Lake, Wisconsin
More info at:
www.GLCC.org



September 6-7, 2010
The Center for Excellence in Congregational Leadership
Green Lake Conference Center
Green Lake, Wisconsin
More info at:
www.GLCC.org


 September 13-16, 2010
Second Wind Pastor's Conference
Green Lake Conference Center
Green Lake, Wisconsin
More info at:
www.GLCC.org


 October 1-3, 2010
Vienna Baptist Church
Vienna, WV


October 9, 2010
 Marriage Conference
Trinity Chapel
Thornton, Indiana


October 18-21, 2010
Assessment Center
for Church Planters
Green Lake Conference Center
Green Lake, Wisconsin
More info at:
www.GLCC.org


November 6, 2010
Day of Healing Conference
Two Workshops:
1) The Five Keys to an
Incredible Marriage
2) Reclaiming Hope: A multimodal approach to defining and
defeating depression
Wabash, IN
More info at:
www.wabashfriendscounseling.com


November 12-14, 2010
Marriage Retreat
Wilton Center Federated Church
Manhattan, IL



  

Dr. Tim Gardner

Dr. Tim Alan Gardner, LMHC


Notes from Smart Marriages®

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Comments from some
who have experienced Tim. 
We promise we're not
making this stuff up!

"Tim Gardner was a blessing to our congregation.  His grace-filled presentation, backed with a strong understanding of God's design for marriage and an extensive knowledge of current research about marriage in the social sciences, gave our members new tools to help them
craft healthy marriages.
He artfully combined laughter with clear, understandable teaching.  We look forward to
having him again."
-Rev. Larry Coulter, Sr. Pastor
Shepherd of the Hills

"By far, Tim Gardner is one of the best speakers we have had. His expertise in family matters and life skills is always communicated with humor and sensitivity. He knows what men need to hear and says it as they need to hear it! He has a terrific way of weaving a command of the Scriptures with research data. Together those form a powerful punch for men who want to know their God-given role and how God will help them as they strive to be better husbands and dads. We have many speakers but Tim’s presentations are the most impactful and are always what the men remember most. I heartily recommend him."
-Mike Whitesell,
Director: Men of Grace
Grace Community Church

"I loved it!  Tim Gardner spoke directly to our group of over 100 men and didn't throw any softballs, but called out the men to honor their wives and marriages.  We men need to be challenged to Man Up and Do It."
-Bart Middleton,
Men's Ministry Leader
Brookville Rd. Cmnty Church

 "Tim has an amazing ability to drive home a truth without beating you up in the process. Bring him back again and again; we were all blessed by his humor and his strength."  
-
Blanche N., pastor's wife

"Tim Gardner is the best marriage communicator
on the planet."
-Mike Carver,
Men's Ministry Leader
Chapel Hill Presbyterian


"Tim Gardner gave an awesome no-punches-pulled presentation that made sense of everyday experience."  

-Mike T., pastor

"Tim Gardner was the best marriage speaker I've ever heard. His passion to help make marriage work was so obvious."
-Danny, pastor

"Loved Tim's sense of humor."
-Cory

"I've learned more from
this than all of the other
workshops combined."
-audience member
in Seattle, WA

"Tim is amazingly over the top."
-Barry

"Tim was awesome
and engaging."
-Martha

"The best marriage event
I've ever attended!"
-a pastor from Grand Rapids

"I regret that I wasted 20 years of my life loving my wife the wrong way. Dr. Gardner showed me the right way...
and it saved my marriage."

-Mark

"Tim & Amy were excellent!  This was a real marriage retreat!"
-Missionary serving in Africa, on a retreat in Dakar, Senegal 

"Tim Gardner was excellent;
a breath of fresh air."
-Ed D, pastor


A few testimonials from our corporate clients.

“I’ve been in the meeting and travel business for over 18 years, and I’ve never seen anyone have an impact on the entire family like Tim and Amy.  They exceed expectations with the program they deliver.”
Jim Adams, President
Performance Strategies, Inc.

"Our association with Dr. Tim Gardner has turned out to be just what we were looking for! We have utilized Dr. and Mrs. Gardner's live presentations to our employees and their spouses and they love it."
Tom Westcott , Vice President
hhgregg electronics


"Dr. Gardner's relationship skills program has been very well received by my team."
Steve Scattaregia,
Regional Vice President
CommScope Inc.

“My wife and I believe that the  training we received with Tim Gardner will help us take steps to improve our relationship. Furthermore, as things are better at home, I am convinced that I will be more
productive at work."
Mark Flagg,
HOMExperience Director
The Estridge Companies



And a few anonymous ones... from husbands no less!

"Thanks for providing leadership in this important area of family and marriage!"

"My children are parents themselves now but the info is relevant for me as a father and grandfather"

"Tim really just kind of laid it out for us and gave us
a lot to think about."

 "I've been married for 20 years, but Tim provided some great advice and direction to continue 'pursuing' my wife."

 "I NEED to be reminded frequently of ways to put myself aside and show my wife how much she means to me."

 "Great reminder to put selfishness to the side and do all I can for my wife."