Mike began serving in children’s and youth ministries in 2001. He has worked in camp and para-church ministry, as well as serving in local congregations. From 2008 to 2014, Mike was the children’s and youth pastor at a multi-site church in Western Arkansas. From 2016 to 2018 Mike served on staff at a church plant in the Palm Springs area as the next-gen pastor and a member of the executive team. He is currently the part-time transitional director of kids ministry and staff development at Grace City Church.
Mike holds a Bachelors Degree in Youth and Family Ministry from Abilene Christian University and a Masters of Divinity from Bethel Seminary. Mike has been with Ministry Architects since 2014 and has worked with a variety of churches, regional judicatories, and higher education institutions as a lead consultant and project manager.
Mike lives in San Diego, California with his wife Lauren, who serves in campus ministry with international students, and daughter Addy (2013). Mike enjoys sports, history, interesting documentaries and podcasts, and grilling.