Board Member
Michael is lead pastor of Freedom Church in Lincolnton, North Carolina. He grew up in Newton and Spartanburg, SC, but he has also lived in Raleigh and the Chicago area. Michael has an M.Div. from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Ph.D from Wheaton. Michael and his congregation at Freedom Church are deeply committed to proclaiming the good news of the gospel to every tribe, language, people, and nation in their backyard and abroad.
Michael and his wife Jana have two children and enjoy hiking, traveling, and following University of South Carolina athletics.