Author, Bishop Timothy E. Criss has served as Senior Pastor of the Greater City of Refuge Church for 22 years in Peoria, IL. He and wife Sherry have been married for 38 years, and ...view moreAuthor, Bishop Timothy E. Criss has served as Senior Pastor of the Greater City of Refuge Church for 22 years in Peoria, IL. He and wife Sherry have been married for 38 years, and have two married daughters and four beautiful grandchildren. Bishop Criss works closely with Bishop Eric D. Garnes and the United Covenant Churches of Christ. Besides having a busy schedule as a Pastor and Bishop, he also is a successful business man who works closely in the community with city government and local businesses.view less