Tyler has served on staff at Forest Hills since 2013 and is a graduate of Campbell University, with both a Bachelor of Arts in Government (2009) and a Master of Divinity, focusing on preaching and pastoral care (2013). A native of St. Pauls, NC, Tyler is married to Rev. Louisa Ward, who serves as the Campus Minister at Campbell University. They live in Fuquay-Varina and have one daughter, Ivy.