Tim Aden has been selected as the new Area Coordinator for Operation Christmas Child for the Missouri Bootheel region.

Tim Aden was raised in a strong Christian family in Tennessee. He and his wife, Carolyn, met at Union University in Jackson, Tn. They moved back to Missouri to be near Carolyn's parents. They have two daughters, Christy and Laura, and four grandchildren.

Tim has been an Elder at Stokelan Drive Christian Church for many years and teaches an Adult Sunday School class as well as a youth class on Sunday nights. Tim coordinated the living Nativity at Stokelan for 10 years. He enjoys being active in his church and community.

Tim has partnered with the Operation Christmas Child Shoebox ministry for around 14 years at the Stokelan Drive Drop off collection center. This past year, he served as the Network Logistics Coordinator for the Missouri Bootheel team. As a retired nurse, Tim is feels this is a wonderful way to spend his retirement. He is looking forward to his new role and partnership in spreading the good news and great joy of Jesus Christ through Operation Christmas Child!

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