Alumnus Spotlight

Alumnus Spotlight: Rev. Tim Krug ’24

"For you were called to freedom.... Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another." Galatians 5:13

Recent Master of Ministry graduate Rev. Tim Krug has had a calling to recovery ministry for more than 20 years.

“God has always led me to the broken hearted, the poor and the addicted,” explains Rev. Krug.

He was drawn to recovery ministry while attending Ginghamsburg UMC in Tipp City, Ohio, and eventually became a recovery pastor there after experiencing the 12-step program for himself.

Krug began a biker ministry at Ginghamsburg, which gave him the opportunity to help other riders with addiction issues and share his faith in the Lord. Later, as Executive Director at Rides to Work, Krug ministered to the homeless and addicted, while providing affordable transportation.

“I would drive people to work in my van, talk to them and pray for them. Then on Saturday nights they were in my church,” explains Krug. “Even when I wasn’t driving, I would still go to the homeless shelter and sit, talk and pray with people.”

In 2017, Krug began his studies at United in Course of Study classes, and in 2022 he decided to continue into the Master of Ministry program. His completion of this degree opened the door for his new role as Chaplain of Upper Valley Hospital in Troy, Ohio.

“My education at United changed my life and my ministry,” he says. “I experienced a whole new level of confidence and boldness.”

Following graduation from United, Krug is also involved in recovery and prayer ministry at Tipp City GMC.

“Everything I’ve done, I’ve just said yes, Lord,” says Krug. His experiences have deepened his faith and reinforced his calling, as he witnesses the power of Christ break people free from darkness and loneliness.