Tom Downie
Tom was born and raised in Syracuse, NY. After graduating with a degree in engineering he started a small business in New England. It was through the pressures of the business that he decided to make Jesus Lord of his life and sold his business interests and went back to Columbia Graduate School of Bible and Missions for a year of study and spiritual growth. For the next two years he acted as the Stewardship Director for Africa Evangelical Fellowship (AEF), the mission that was originally started by Andrew Murray as Cape General Mission.
In 1981, he moved to Washington, DC, and met and married his wife, Patty. He formed a Washington commercial real estate business with his brother, which they operated for 11 years.
Over the years, Tom has served as an elder and deacon in a church and taught primary age children in Sunday school. He began attending The Falls Church in 2007. In 2008, he became a member of the Servant Team that helped David start Restoration Anglican Church. Being able to serve others gives Tom great joy. Tom and Patty live in Arlington and have four children: Heather, Scott, Jeff, and Christine. Running, biking, skiing, and playing golf are leisure activities that Tom enjoys. Currently, he is a consultant to the federal government in information security.
