Raised in a Christian family, where his father was a Pastor of a Pentecostal Church, Tinu did not discover Jesus Christ as his personal savior until the age of 17 when he began attending youth meetings. His life since then has been devoted to serving the Lord in ministry.

In 1976, Tinu became a youth leader. This developed into ministry with young people, Sunday school and preaching in his local church. After the revolution in 1989, Tinu became involved in family ministry where he is responsible for over 50 families.

Tinu’s ministry has grown through personal experiences and through years of education. Since 1981, Tinu has taken classes through Biblical Education by Extension (B.E.E.). He started an advanced program with B.E.E. on the Old Testament in 1993 and graduated in May 1996. Now, an ordained Deacon since 1995, Tinu spends his time preaching and training Christian groups in Timisoara and Tirgu-Jiu, Romania.

Knowing that the New Hope ministries, in Eastern Europe, were serious about the Lord’s work, Tinu joined in 1991. The area of ministry of New Hope and that of his ministry were similar so he felt his experience would be helpful in New Hope.

Tinu is now the National Director for New Hope, Romania. He also brings 17 years of experience with computers to New Hope, he edits the devotional magazine “Jurnalul Meu” (Campus Journal) and is involved in administration.

Tinu’s ministry could not be complete without the loving support of his wife, Juliana and twin sons Marcus and Flavius. Tinu and Juliana were married in September 1978 and blessed with their two sons on July 3, 1979. Juliana spends her time making bridal gowns for friends and family, helping Tinu’s ministry, and cooking for Vision Tour guests.

When asked, what his hopes were for the future, Tinu replied, “My hope for the next years are to grow in faith and to be closer to God. Also, that our New Hope ministry will grow and be known in all Romania. I would also like to keep the same quality of literature that we publish. Finally, I dream that I will be able to meet all the workers with New Hope in Eastern Europe and our supporters in the USA.”