Since his parents, David and
Betty Burr, were missionaries to Australia, Timothy spent 10 years of
his childhood on the mission field. In spite of a childhood
experience, it wasn't until his first year at Baptist Bible College,
in 1988, that he asked God to save him. Soon afterward, God started
dealing with Tim about missions, and he began seeking God's direction.
He wanted to go where there wasn't much gospel witness. God burdened
him for Australia.
Karen
was raised in a Christian home and also thought she had been saved as
a young child. But at age 12 she truly asked Jesus to save her.
Karen's family belonged to Tri-City Baptist Temple in Gladstone,
Oregon, and in her teen years she worked in various ministries. After
graduation, Tim and Karen served their internship at Tri-City and are
confident of God's leading to Australia.