About Tim

The Story Of

Tim Sawtelle

Tim Sawtelle’s life has been a journey of creativity and leadership, driven by a passion for helping others grow into their full potential—whether in technology, aviation, ministry, live video production, or education.

As a software engineer, Tim designed and programmed robotic equipment, diving deep into problem-solving and innovation. Later, he became an air traffic controller at a major Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC), helping control and support the safe operations of over 2.1 million aircraft each year—including military, commercial, and general aviation flights (and even working Air Force One a few times).

Tim eventually moved into full-time ministry, serving as a video director at a large multi-campus church, where he built volunteer teams and created training resources to equip others. He also taught live production courses as an adjunct professor at The King’s University, sharing his experience with worship and media students. A teacher at heart, Tim has a genuine love for encouraging others to grow in their gifts.

Now retired, he enjoys peaceful writing days and has published several books—with more still on the way. He lives in Arkansas with his wife, Sherri, where they look forward to their country drives, sweet family time, and the joy of grandparent life.

I loved this book, the way Tim Sawtelle weaves in the experiences of life with the foundational truths of the gospel.

This is a good read for believers and non-believers who want to know why people of faith have hope and want to know more about who Jesus is and what his heart is like.
Nickie Hope Unveiled
Encouraging and powerful testimony of Tim’s journey of the heavenly Fathers relentlessness for him and the various experiences he was able to see the hand of God specifically and uniquely working…

Tim displays the truth of the scripture so perfectly teaching, leading and guiding and creating an amazing masterpiece. I also love the event of how for the first time he comprehended the message of the Good News and experienced the love of Christ!
BrendaHope Unveiled
This was an easy read, with insightful stories about Tim’s journey through life, with heart warming stories, of triumphs and pain, and how he found great hope, beyond himself. He writes, his hope is in Christ and you too, can have a deep faith in Jesus Christ.

You can put your full trust in a sovereign God, who wants to walk with you, on your life’s journey, in sorrow or joy. I would recommend this delightful book!
SandyHope Unveiled
This book is a wonderful dive into the journey of Tim Sawtelle. Lots of wisdom and laughter to glean. Bottom line-you’ll want to add this to your book collection.
DanielHope Unveiled
Wow. This book is full of insights that can help take our mission beyond the obvious live stream. I’m meeting with our pastor to share all of these great ideas. Thank you for taking the time to outline these ideas!
PaulStewarding the Atmosphere
This book has helped me to see the value in WHY we have lights and cameras at church.

It has been a perfect guide for my video and lighting teams to come together in unity, and it’s given me context and language to use with my pastoral teams.

Hands down, a great resource for any tech team!
NickStewarding the Atmosphere