Tim Mackie’s spiritual journey began when, as a teenager, he met a group of skateboarders who were creatively communicating the story of the Bible. With his brand-new faith, Tim enrolled at Multnomah University. After taking classes in biblical studies, he became fascinated with the Scriptural story of Jesus. Determined to deepen his understanding of Jesus’ cultural and historical context, Tim went on to pursue a degree in theology at Western Seminary in Portland, and a PhD in Hebrew Bible and Jewish Studies at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Tim’s early research and writing interests focused on the manuscript history of the Bible and the formation of the biblical canon. He wrote his dissertation on the manuscript history of the book of Ezekiel, with a focus on the Septuagint and Dead Sea Scrolls. Every step of the way, Tim has been fascinated with the literary artistry and design of biblical narrative and poetry.
After years of ministry as a local church pastor and as a professor at Western Seminary, Tim now serves as lead scholar and creative director for BibleProject. He lives in Portland with his wife Jessica and their two sons.
