Pastor Mike has been involved in youth ministry for the past 11 years. He started as a volunteer and has since felt God’s call to full time youth ministry. He took the leap of faith that God was looking for, quit his job as a computer network administrator and took on the role of director of youth ministries at Friendship Chapel. Since taking on this role he has also taken on the role of student, attending Kuyper College in Grand Rapids. The two most important roles that he plays is husband to his wife Tammy, and father to four wonderful children, Jacob, Caitlynn, Hannah, and Sophia. In his free time pastor Mike has many activities that he enjoys. Such as: any sporting event, computers, and hanging out with students. Things that you should know about Pastor Mike include: He is a huge Chicago Cubs fan and hopes they win the World Series in his life time. He has a class “e” license to coach soccer, and currently coaches Jacob’s soccer team. He still fixes some computers and loves new technology.

Pastor Mike’s weirdest thing about youth ministry, “attending weddings of kids I have had in youth group. Graduations are ok but weddings or baptisms make me feel OLD!”  

The coolest thing is watching kids grow deeper in their faith, and watching younger generations work together for the glory of God.

His favorite verse is James 4:8: Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.