Celebrity Operation Underground Railroad (OUR) is a non-profit organization that fights sex trafficking based in the United States and is founded by Tim Ballard. Tim founded the organization in 2013 after 12 years as a US Special Agent for the Department of Homeland Security. He actually quit his job as a special agent to go on a mission to rescue children from gangs and traffickers in Latin America. And his work has actually paid off in ways he could not have imagined. For example, they recently released a feature film based on his life and work. We will tell you more about the film and more about him in the rest of the article.
Who plays Tim Ballard in the movie Song of Freedom?
So the movie Song of Freedom Tim Ballard is based on the true story of Tim Ballard and his life dedicated to fighting child sex trafficking.
The film was marketed as a conservative thriller and starred Jim Caviezel as Tim Ballard in the lead role. With a neatly trimmed black beard and blond hair, the actor played Tim.
Jim, they say, has been an actor of choice for faith-based projects for the past 19 years since he starred in Mel Gibson’s film The Passion of Christ.
What is Tim Ballard’s net worth?
Tim Ballard reportedly has an estimated net worth of $2 million as of July 2023.
In addition to bringing light to the world about child sex trafficking, Tim is also the executive director of Nazarene Foundation since November 2017. The organization claims to save oppressed religious minorities in the Middle East.
Tim is also the author of the bestselling Lincoln Hypothesis and Washington Hypothesis (June 2016) and the bestselling The Covenant and American Covenant series (Digital Legend).
Tim attended Brigham Young University with a BA in Spanish and Political Science in 1999. He then attended Middlebury Institute of International Studies from 2000 to 2001 to earn an MA in International Politics, Terrorism, and International Crime.
Tim Ballard’s Age
Tim Ballard is said to have been born in 1976. So if this is true, he should be 47 years old by 2023.
Tim Ballard Family
Tim Ballard loves his parents very much. He often shows off their pictures to everyone on social media.
On days like Mother’s Day, he often wishes his mother and wife at the same time by saying, “Happy Mother’s Day to the wonderful women and girls in my life ❤️”.
Tim’s mother is Melanie A Ballard, a Donald Trump supporter and resident of La Cañada Flintridge, California. She turned 71 in July 2023. She previously attended Crescenta Valley High School and Brigham Young University.
As for Tim’s father, Dennis-Ballard, he turned 76 in September 2022. He and Melanie remained married until 2023. They celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary a long time ago, on January 29, 2012.
According to Tim’s LinkedIn, his father is the founder of CONCIERGE PARTNER since 2017.
Also, you know, Tim is one of six children of his parents.
Is Tim Ballard a Mormon?
Indeed. Tim Ballard is a Mormon, and so are his parents. He is also the author of several books on Mormonism. And most importantly, he is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In various articles, Tim has often been referred to as a “product of Mormon psychology.”
Is Tim Ballard still married?
Tim Ballard and his “sweet” wife Katherine Ballard were so grateful when they heard their names called as the winners of the 2017 Ernst & Young Utah Entrepreneur of the Year Award, way back when. So, how are they doing these days? Still married or not? Here’s what we know.
Tim and his wife have been practically inseparable since they first met in 1999 at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. On April 25, 2023, they celebrated their 23rd wedding anniversary.
What’s more, the couple are the proud parents of nine wonderful children, two of whom (son Colin and daughter Coline) are adopted. Apparently, Tim rescued them from human traffickers while he was on a sting operation in Haiti.
As of June 2023, the couple’s nine children range in age from 23 to 6.
Their son, Blain Ballard, is a volunteer with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He previously attended Westlake High School in Utah. Back in May 2019, his proud parents were thrilled when he was called to serve a two-year church mission in Quito, Ecuador. “What a blessing to be his dad!!!,” Tim said at the time.
The other son, Daniel, is much younger. He was born while Tim and his wife were fighting to bring their Haitian children home. The adoption process took more than three years.
The remaining children we know about are two daughters, Anne and Della.
Tim Ballard’s Height
Tim Ballard is over 5’10”.
Related FAQs
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What is Tim Ballard’s birthday?
To this day, Tim Ballard’s date of birth is unknown.
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Where does Tim Ballard live?
As of July 2023, Tim Ballard and his family live somewhere in California. As for his hometown, Tim was likely born and raised in Eagle Mountain, Utah.
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Is Tim Ballard related to Elder Ballard?
No. Tim Ballard is not related to American businessman and religious leader Elder Ballard.
In a social media post, Tim took it upon himself to clear up the confusion, referring to Elder as his closest friend and spiritual leader, but not related.