Dr. Gayle Timberlake
"I'm passionate about creating a thriving community where Christians grow in the cultural heritage of our faith."
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Biblical Scholar
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Seminary Professor
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Executive Life Coach
In my experience, Christians get more out of the Bible when they have a deeper understanding of Biblical Israel. Everyone deserves to know the truth, yet finding accurate first-century resources isn't easy.
I had questions about the earliest Church, which is why I embarked on a twenty-year academic journey throughout Israel, Greece, Turkey, England and South Africa.
What I discovered while researching my PHD was truly breathtaking.
You don’t have to spend hours dredging up documents in boring libraries or digging up archeological artifacts in the stifling heat of far flung deserts.
I’ve done these things so you don’t have to. No one should have to stay in the dark or try to figure it out alone.
Join me and other Biblical scholars in our private community!
Excellent Biblical scholarship isn't our only priority. We care about you!
- 10,000+ hours of academic research focused on first-century Christian customs
- 20+ years of experience studying, teaching and leading educational tours in Israel
- 15+ years serving churches and businesses as an educator and executive life coach
- 8+ years teaching university and seminary courses on the origins of Christianity
First-Century Biblical Scholar
Dr. Gayle is a thought leader regarding the importance of our Christian identity as defined by the first-century Church.
She helps Christians implement a framework that makes it easy to get in sync with the Biblical calendar so you can bring joy home.
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PROFESSOR & SPEAKER
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BIBLICAL TOUR GUIDE
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RETREAT LEADER
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EXECUTIVE LIFE COACH
Travel with Dr. Gayle
Dr. Gayle Timberlake is the Founder and CEO of Simka Foundation. As an accomplished executive life coach, ethnographer and respected Biblical scholar, she is dedicated to unlocking ancient truths so people can get the most out of life.
She holds a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies from NWU in South Africa with a focus on the first-century culture and traditions of the earliest Church. Driven by an unwavering passion for the people and places of the Bible, Dr. Gayle has conducted field research in Israel, Greece and Turkey. As part of her doctoral degree from North-West University, she studied at Jerusalem University College, Wycliffe College, Oxford, and Yeshiva University.
With over a decade of experience as a corporate marketing strategist and executive life coach, Dr. Gayle has also been an advocate for Israel on Capitol Hill and served as an NGO board member and Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Her journey includes an appointment as Christian Outreach Director for The Torah Learning Center in San Antonio, in addition to teaching at Trinity Anglican Seminary and the University of the Incarnate Word.
Highly regarded for her insight and wisdom, Dr. Gayle is a sought-after teacher and Spirit-filled speaker. Her bespoke international tours blend adventure with a touch of extravagance where Biblical archeology meets fine travel.
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