Hello,
My name is Tim Merki, and it has been our joy to serve at Sonoma Baptist Church since June of 2017. Over the years, the Lord has graciously allowed me to pastor churches in Texas, North Carolina, Maryland, and now here in Nevada. Each place has shaped us, stretched us, and reminded us of the faithfulness of God to His people in every season and setting.
My wife, Heidi, and I were married in June of 2003. She is a steady and faithful partner in ministry, and I am deeply grateful for the way she loves our family and serves the church in quiet but meaningful ways. The Lord has blessed us with three boys—Ben, Jos, and Whit—who keep life full, active, and often loud! As a family, we enjoy being outdoors, cheering on our boys in their activities, opening our home to others, and simply doing life together with the church family.
Though we are not native Nevadans, Northern Nevada has truly become home to us. We have grown to love the wide-open spaces, the close-knit community, and the unique opportunities for gospel ministry in a rural setting. It is our sincere prayer that, if the Lord wills, we would be able to serve here for many years to come.
More than anything, our desire is to see Christ exalted, His Word faithfully preached, and His people strengthened and equipped for every good work. We are thankful for what God has already done at Sonoma Baptist Church and look forward with hope and expectation to all that He has in store for the days ahead.
