Tim A. Cummins
1735 Pitty Pat Court
Lilburn, GA. 30047
E-Mail: timcummins@comcast.net
Message Center: 770-490-1668
Fax: 770-457-7316
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
To build a challenging and dynamic ministry within the International community residing
in the Greater Atlanta Metroplex.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Language ethnologist with the International Mission Board for the SBC of
Madagascar.
Press representative for the IMB during the World Rugby Cup, 1995.
Technical writer of Media and Athletic manuals representing the Zimbabwe
Government for the All Africa Games.
Working knowledge of six different languages.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING

1992

The Sony Institute,
Degree in Advanced Live TV.

1988

Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary,
Master's of Communications Arts.

1980

Baylor University,
Bachelor's Degree in Communication, Radio, Television and Film.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

08/01
to
Current

Whirlwind Missions, Executive Director.

05/97
to
08/01

Chamblee-Doraville Ministry Center, Outreach Director
Responsible for Church Planting, Public Relations, Teaching English as a
Second Language, and tutoring of "at risk" youth.

1993
to
1997

International Mission Board of the SBC, Media Consultant
Produced radio plays, wrote for magazines, recorded and edited video,
interviewed international athletes utilizing three languages. Developed language
curriculum for Madagascar. Studied eighteen tribes in Madagascar. Developed
marketing program for Kenya Baptist Media. Produced theology tapes in eleven
unique languages.

1988
to
1993

WTOC-TV, Savannah, Ga. Chief Photographer & Field Producer
Produced and edited video for TV news programs. In charge of equipment and
on-air news look. Produced over 200 live shots.
LANGUAGES
Working knowledge of French, Swahili, Malagasy, Spanish, German, English.
ACCREDITATION
Press representative for the IMB and the International Sports Federation.
AWARDS
Nine Associated Press awards for Best News Video, Best Documentary, Best
Feature, Best Staff Coverage, and Best Newscast among others.
ADDI award for Best TV Commercial for 1992.
Best Presentation of Psychological Issues from the Georgia Psychiatric
Association. 1993
Armstrong award for Best Interpreter of Literature, Baylor University 1980.
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North American Mission Board, Mission Service Corp, Missionary of the Year, 2003.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Water projects and food distribution in Kenya. Choir director in Nakuru, Kenya.
Construction of houses in Kenya.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Ordained to the Gospel Ministry, 1993. Licensed to Preach, 1993. Licensed to use Live
Truck Technology for Television, 1988
PUBLICATIONS

Author of various articles in Baptist publications worldwide.
Author of "Learn Guitar-The Easy Way" (Over 7,000 sold in Eastern Africa.)