TIM
BUROW

SIBI PRESIDENT 

Tim was born and raised near Toledo, Ohio. He joined the army at 19 and was stationed in Korea, where he met his wife of 37 years, Mina.

They have two children. Elizabeth (who is married to Bryson Carroll, a SIBI grad; she is working at Texas Tech University and he works for the U.S. government and Alan who is an Assistant District Attorney for Lubbock County.
He has a degree in psychology and graduated from Sunset in January 1993.
Tim was involved in local work in central Texas until 2000 when he and his family moved to Mariupol, Ukraine. While there he served as a church planter and preacher trainer until December, 2006. During that period, Tim was a regular teacher in the SIBI branch school in Donetsk, Ukraine.

Upon their return to the States the Burow family worked in Arlington, Texas as Missionary in Residence/Outreach Minister. During that time Tim became active in the work in Ecuador while continuing his ministry in Ukraine.
In the fall of 2009 Tim took on the role of Dean of International Studies at SIBI in Lubbock, Texas, working with its 70+ associate schools in more than 40 nations of the world. He has preached across the U.S. and in more than 30 nations. In August 2019, Tim was named the President of the Sunset International Bible Institute.

His favorite verse is 1 John 5:13. He enjoys seeing Christ formed in the lives of others, especially in other cultures. When not traveling or teaching Tim enjoys back yard barbeques with his family. His favorite food is Kimchi-chegae.