Michael was raised in a small town in West Virginia by loving parents. His mother brought him to church from an early age, and at the age of eleven, he made the decision to accept Jesus Christ as His personal savior.

While attending WVU Tech for a Computer Science degree, God used a college ministry, Campus Light, to bring to his attention a need to understand more about God’s Word. Michael knew what he believed, but he realized that he didn’t know why he believed it, and he had a desire to learn more about God and the Bible. Upon graduation, Michael moved to Woodbridge, VA to work as a software engineer, and while there, he attended Heritage Baptist Church and had the opportunity to enroll in the Heritage Institute of Ministry where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Theology.

Michael worked in the field of software engineering for almost thirty years, but he began to feel God’s call on his life in a clear way. After much prayer, he left his job to commit his time and talents to the Lord’s service. He has a desire to reach the lost and help believers grow in their knowledge of God and His Word.

Michael currently lives in Beaver, WV and attends Cranberry Baptist Church. He spends the winter in Orlando, FL and enjoys the warm weather while he is there. He enjoys reading, cooking, hiking, and spending time with family.

• Bachelor of Arts Theology, Heritage Institute of Ministry
• Master of Arts in Bible Exposition (in-progress), Pensacola Theological Seminary.