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SHORT  BIO
Dr. Tim Gardner is the Director of Life Skills Counseling Center, President & CEO of Marriage Ministries, Inc., and the Director of Relational Intelligence, LLC. Additionally, Tim also serves as an Associate Research Fellow with the Sagamore Institute, a Senior Leadership Consultant with Chorus, Inc, and has served as an adjunct professor at two universities. He is a licensed counselor and a nationally recognized teacher and author on marriage and family relationships, having published three books (Sacred Sex: A celebration of oneness in marriage, The Naked Soul: God’s amazing, everyday solution to loneliness, and You Can Save Your Marriage: Proven Principles for Stopping the One You Love from Leaving), and over twenty magazine articles and journal works. A native Texan, Tim has earned a BA in Sociology, a Master’s in Counseling, and a Doctorate from Anderson University (and for fun he earned a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, along with his two boys). He has been married to his best friend, Amy, for over 20 years. They have three teenagers and live in central Indiana.

LONG BIO
Tim is the President & CEO of Marriage Ministries, Inc., serving not only as the director of day-to-day operations, but also as the primary creator and author of MMi resources. Tim has been described as a highly influential "Missionary to Marriage," using his talents, passions, and God-given gifts to bring practical, effective and God-honoring wisdom to couples nationwide and beyond. A powerful and entertaining speaker and author, Tim looks forward to serving you!

Tim also serves as an Associate Research Fellow with the Sagamore Institute and a former Adjunct Professor at two universities. He is a licensed counselor and a nationally recognized teacher and author on marriage and family relationships, publishing three books, a major premarital curriculum, two DVD resources, over twenty magazine articles and several journal works. He and his wife, Amy, are the primary speakers at Marriage Makers, a weekend retreat ministry they founded over ten years ago. Before his role at MMi, Tim spent twelve years on a pastoral staff, served as the Director of Marriage Matters Indiana, and worked as senior consultant in team training and executive development, conducting seminars on Emotional Intelligence.

A native Texan, Tim has earned a BA in Sociology, a Master's in Counseling, and a Doctorate in Ministry (and for fun he earned a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, along with his two boys).

Tim lives in central Indiana with his wife and best friend, Amy, along with their three teenagers.

CORPORATE BIO
Dr. Tim A. Gardner has worked extensively as a leader and innovator in the field of human relationships since the 1980s. He is an accomplished educator and therapist with 20 years of professional experience in the field of marriage and family and over 6 years of working with corporations in areas of relational health and work-life issues.  Tim is founder and director of Relational Intelligence, LLC, and a Senior Leadership Consultant for CHORUS, Inc.

A native Texan known for his quick wit, practical wisdom, and straight-facts approach, Tim is a gifted and popular speaker, presenting to groups across the country. His audiences have included business professionals, educators, professional counselors, military personnel, and many others. Tim is an accomplished writer, a martial artist (Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do), and serves on his local School Board. He and Amy, his wonderful wife of 20 years, have two teenage boys and one daughter. They make their home in central Indiana

Dr. Gardner's corporate work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and the Indianapolis Star.