Tyler was born, raised and spent the majority of his life in Detroit, Michigan. Since becoming a Christian at 19, he has felt compelled to serve his city. He has served in a myriad of ministry capacities, including prison and homeless chaplaincy, youth pastor, mentor for at-risk children and youth, preacher and Bible teacher. From 2015-16, he served as a pastor/church planting resident at Restore Church in Central Detroit, Michigan. On October 16th, 2016, he officially launched Cornerstone Church - Detroit on Detroit’s West Side.
He married his best friend Elita in 2004, and they have five wonderful children: Elisabeth, Philip, Sarah, Tabitha and Abigail.
