Michael has been pastor at Eastside since 2018.

 

Michael grew up in Tulsa and graduated from Northeastern State University, earning his Bachelor of Science in Special Education. It was there that he met Jill, whom he married in 1995. They have four daughters.

 

He earned his Master of Divinity at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and has been pastoring since 2004.

 

Michael is also a special education teacher in Owasso Public Schools.

 

Aside from his favorite activity, spending time with his family, Michael also enjoys vegetable gardening, aquariums, watching movies, and playing strategy board games.