About Me
My name is Tommy, and my life has been marked by the relentless pursuit of Jesus.
I grew up in a blue-collar family in Portage, Indiana. My dad was an ironworker, my mom owned a cleaning business, and I have two sisters I love dearly. We weren’t raised in a Christian home, and I grew up in one of the most diverse cities in Northwest Indiana, most kids were allowed to do whatever they wanted. I was exposed to a lot at a young age and felt heavy peer pressure in middle school. From sixth grade on, chaos felt normal—sex, drugs, alcohol, fights… it was all around me. I filled my days with sports, video games, friends, and trouble, chasing whatever felt good in the moment. The thought of God didn’t even enter my heart.
I first heard the Gospel in eighth grade at a Presbyterian church. A sleepover at a friend’s house left me with nowhere to go except church with him—and that’s where I gave my life to Christ. But I was hungry for more. I began walking to a Nazarene church because I couldn’t get enough of God. Not long after, I was set on fire for Jesus in a non-denominational youth group — and I’ve never been the same.
I attended a Wesleyan college for a year with plans to become a gym teacher. But during a worship night I hosted at my house — where I preached and we sought the Lord together — God called me into ministry. That moment changed everything. I unenrolled from college and served under an evangelist for two years, traveling to over 30 states and watching God move in powerful ways across the nation.
I married my college sweetheart, Hannah, who is from Columbus, Georgia. We now have four beautiful children and have lived in California, Northwest Indiana, Southwest Indiana, Texas, and Colorado. For over six years, we’ve had the privilege of pastoring youth in Indiana and Colorado.
Our passion is simple: getting people into His Presence so they can have a real encounter with Jesus.
God has now called me to point people to Christ through video. Through Tommy 44, my heart is to preach truth, ignite faith, and reach the NATIONS of the world with the Gospel.
This isn’t about building a platform.
It’s about making His Name known.
