Mike was born in Japan, the son of a Air Force Sergeant and grew up in Tampa, Florida. After completing Bible College, he attended seminary at Liberty University, where he received a Master of Arts in Religion and currently holds a Doctor of Ministry degree through Southern Evangelical Seminary. He worked with students and as worship director in several churches in the Southeast before coming to West Concord. He served as the Minister of Music and Youth Pastor for two years before becoming Lead Pastor in 1993. Mike is married to Susan and is the proud father of Liddy and Andy. He loves his family, large cups of coffee and Thai food.
