Pastor Michael founded Evergreen Church in December 1999 and has served as the Senior Pastor and an Elder ever since. His journey in ministry began as a teenager at Falls Creek, where he felt a clear call to serve. Over the years, he’s held a variety of roles—including college professor, associate pastor, and pastor—before planting Evergreen. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Church Administration from Oklahoma Baptist University, an M.Div. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. in Church History from the same institution. Michael and his wife, Diane, have been married since December 1981 and are the proud parents of three adult children and grandparents to six (so far!). He’s also an avid traveler, having explored 28 U.S. states and 40 countries across five continents.