Tim Lukei is the founder of Maverick River Collective and is the Men’s Pastor at Mariners Church in Irvine, California, where he has served since 2008. With over 20 years of ministry experience, Tim has cultivated a leadership style that is both dynamic and entrepreneurial. Since taking the helm of Mariners’ Men’s Ministry in 2016, he has led it to remarkable growth—seeing a 300% increase in participation. Under his leadership, the ministry has transformed from a group with a median age of 55+ to a vibrant, multigenerational community of men ranging from their 20s to 90s.
Tim and his wife, Korrie, have been married since 2006 and are proud parents to three children: Maverick, Sawyer, and Greenlee. They live near the beach, where they enjoy ocean activities, travel, and creating lasting family memories.
As a visionary leader, Tim has also expanded the Men of Mariners ministry to over 100 life groups, offering countless opportunities for men to connect, serve, and grow in their faith. The ministry hosts three major annual retreats—Kayak, G4, and Man Camp—with up to 400 attendees each, providing intentional spaces for men to deepen their relationship with God.
In 2023, Tim founded Maverick River Collective, an organization dedicated to igniting men to follow Jesus and radically transform the world around them.Tim believes that when men’s hearts are activated by Christ, everything changes—from marriage and fatherhood to the workplace, community, and church.
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