Mike's passion for serving the Lord began as an eleven-year-old boy at Bible camp. He remembers well that time in his childhood when he committed his life to Christ to serve Him in whatever way He desired. Ministry opportunities that God has blessed him with include 22 years as a team pastor, eleven short-term missions trips, and five years of inter-church pastoral ministries. Since 2006, he has been highly privileged to pastor at New Hope Community Church and retired in 2024. The love of his life is Brenda, whom he took as his bride in 1975. Mike and Brenda have been blessed with eight children and currently have 22 grandchildren!