DFW Ministers
Jim Ater
Pastor/Life Celebrant
Jim and his wife moved to Fort Worth, Texas after 30 years as a teacher/coach/administrator for the Olathe Kansas School District. He also worked for ProActive coaching, an organization that provided character-based programs for building character for athletic teams and corporate teams. He began working in the funeral industry as his retirement career, becoming a licensed funeral director. He has served over 1400 families in that capacity as well as officiating services for the past 8 years.
Jim has served in many positions in various churches bi-vocationally, including positions as a youth pastor and as a senior adult pastor. He received his certification as a Life Celebrant from the Insight Institute and is trained to provide services for families that are designed around their preferences.
Jim and his wife Gwen have been married over 50 years. They have two children and five grandchildren who all live in the Fort Worth area. Their passion is “serving the Lord with gladness”! Psalm 100:2!
Tim Bach
Pastor
Pastor Tim Is A Leading Teacher And Communicator – Both Professionally And Spiritually – For Many Families In The DFW Metroplex. He Loves Serving Others.
Pastor Tim Attended Wayne State University For Business And The Berean School Of Ministry In Missouri, And Has Been Dedicated To The Ministry For Nearly Three Decades. He Cherishes The Love Of His Family, Which Consists Of His Wife Of 26 Years Sharon, Children Chad, Reign And Braden.
Tim is grateful for the opportunity to have lived in and served the DFW community in various ways since 1994. 2 Cor 1:5 “For as we share abundantly in Christ’s suffering, so through Christ we share abundantly in comfort too."
Cody Bailey
Chaplain
Over the past decade, Chaplain Cody has been involved in different ministries serving in multiple capacities. He is a graduate of The University of Oklahoma and received his Masters Degree of Divinity from Liberty University. For the last several years, Chaplain Cody has been a senior adult Chaplain and has served more than 40 senior living communities and staff members - providing pastoral care, counseling, worship service, and holistic soulcare. Chaplain Cody has also been a member of the United States Air Force for over 15 years as a reservist and , presently, as a member of the Texas Air National Guard.
Chaplain Cody has been married to his wife, Katie, for eight years. Together they raise three wonderful children - Cole, Ella, and Ardyn.
Brady Blevins
Pastor
Pastor Brady is married and has two children. He holds a Master’s degree in Counseling from Dallas Baptist University and a Doctorate from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
He served as a senior pastor for 10 years before being led to full-time teaching. He now serves as the Assistant Dean of the Graduate School of Theology as well as the Chair for the undergraduate School of Ministry at Arlington Baptist University.
He is a caring and compassionate person for those in a time of need and enjoys serving families and helping families begin the healing process.
Bill Boyd
Pastor
Known for his comforting and uplifting celebrations of life, Pastor Bill has served as a United Methodist pastor for 40+ years. He is happiest when sharing the unconditional love of Jesus Christ with hurting families.
A graduate of the University of Texas, he is a passionate Longhorn fan and also enjoys C&W music and musical theatre. He deeply loves and is loved by his 3 grown daughters and 5 grandchildren. He has discovered that grand-parenting is the best!!!
Dr. Adrian E. Cantu
Pastor/Chaplain
Dr. Adrian E. Cantu is a fun-living, hilarious, but often misunderstood☺, man of God. He has been preaching the Gospel of Jesus for 35 years. He has studied different denominations and has been ordained in many. He has served in various forms of ministerial leadership including Elder, Associate Pastor and Assistant Director of Youth Ministry all in the DFW area.
Dr. Cantu received his bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies and his Masters of Art in Leadership Development from Luther Rice University in Lithonia, GA. In 2017, he received his Doctor of Ministry & Christian Counseling. Dr. Cantu has a true heart for the studying and learning of the Word of God and an even greater heart to share it with others.
Dr. Cantu has been a Chaplain for over 10 years and found his giftings in Hospice Care. He counts it as an honor to be a support to families and loved ones during their times of transition.
He is married to his wife Kanika for 22 years and father of three children: Anthony, Derrion, Charity and one grandson, Kayson. His favorite scripture is “Life and death is in the power of the tongue” (Prov 18:21). “Speak what you want to see and watch it come to pass”, says Dr. Cantu. In his spare time, he enjoys time with his family, reading, movie watching and westerns. He is a collector of unique pens and author of the book “Keeping it Real; the Biblical Truth about Relationships”.
Paige Christian
Pastor
Rev. Paige Christian is a pastor with the North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church. She currently serves as an Associate Pastor in Care Ministries at Christ United Methodist Church in Plano, Texas, caring for those in need of hope and healing during life transitions.
Prior to her current appointment, Paige served as the senior pastor of several churches in the Metroplex.
Kara Dula
Chaplain
Chaplain Kara Dula has 13 years of ministry experience in a variety of capacities. She has served in children, high school, young adult, and music ministries. Currently, she pursues her calling as a chaplain, offering hope and healing to the men and women of the Texas Air National Guard and their families. She is also a chaplain at Texas Health Hospital in Fort Worth where she nurtures patients and families during times of crisis and loss. Chaplain Kara received a Masters of Divinity with a focus in Chaplaincy from Denver Seminary in 2018 and has earned 3 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
In addition to her passion for chaplaincy, Kara has a passion for family and the outdoors. She and her husband, Brett, have been married for 5 years and both look forward to teaching their 11-month-old daughter, Jolee, to love and care for others and enjoy the world God has created.
Normand Etienne
Deacon
Deacon Normand was born in 1956. He grew up in a family devotedly Christian. Since his formative years, he was serving the Church by participating in youth and adult Christian groups. In 2009, Deacon Normand received a call from God to serve His people through the Diaconate Ministry in Catholic Church. He answered affirmatively to the call. He entered Saint Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary, Boynton Beach, Florida in August 2010, to complete the Diaconate Program Studies. He graduated on May 7, 2015 with a Master’s in Arts and Theology and was ordained Deacon on September 12, 2015. As a Parish cleric, he worked in the following ministries: Family and Matrimony, Catholic Religious Education, and other pastoral services.
Deacon Normand moved from Florida to Texas last year, where he received his faculties letter from the Most Rev. Michael Olson, Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth, to continue practicing his ministries at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, in Keller. From his ordination to date, he has presided numerous wakes, viewings, graveside and/or committal services, which he considers so important and helpful for those in needs. These help the survivors feel that they are not alone in such difficult times of their life. Also, these services often allow them to realize that life is most real when it is lived with Christ as the Gest of the souls.
Deacon Normand is fluent in French, Spanish, English and Creole, his mother’s tongue.
Jason Evans
Pastor
Jason has been in ministry for over 25 years and has served in various leadership roles in churches in Missouri and Texas. He has a bachelor of arts in History from Mizzou and master's of theology from Dallas Theological Seminary. He enjoys serving families in their times of need, especially when death occurs. His has held management positions at FedEx Express and American Airlines. He is passionate about preaching and has shared that gift through mission trips to France, Austria, and South Africa.
Jason is married to his wife Araina and they are raising their two children Eloise and Benjamin in the DFW metroplex.
Gene Freeman
Deacon
Deacon Marion Gene Freeman was born in Dallas, Tx. He is a retired 20yr Senior Chief, veteran of the US Navy and holds BS and MS degrees.
He met and married Maria Carmen Pinero Merino in Spain on his first tour of duty to Rota Spain. They have been together for 46 years. They have 3 children, John, Mario and Sarah and 7 Grandchildren.
They live in Grand Prairie, TX and attended St. Michael the Archangel prior to being assigned as Deacon to Holy Spirit in Duncanville, TX.
Deacon Gene was ordained on June 2nd 2018 at St Francis of Assisi in Frisco after 6 years of formation at the University of Dallas.
Deacon Gene is native fluent in Spanish, likes to travel, movies, shooting and woodworking.
Mark Forrest
Pastor
Mark is from New Orleans, Louisiana and became a Christian in 1980. Mark and his wife Gina, a hospice nurse, moved to Fort Worth, Texas from Louisiana to attend Southwestern Seminary in 1988. After graduating with his Master of Divinity, they moved to Malawi, Africa to work with churches and run a medical clinic for two years. Upon returning to the metroplex, Mark went back to seminary to complete his Doctor or Ministry degree and began pastoring. He has pastored in churches in Dallas, Murphy, and Granbury. He currently serves as the Senior Pastor of Lakeside Baptist Church. They have 6 children and 2 grandchildren. Mark plays the guitar and the trumpet having served in the Army and Air National Guard Bands.
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8.28
Ryan Gilbert
Pastor
Ryan lives in Arlington with his wife and three young children. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Music from TCU, a Masters Degree from Southwestern Seminary, and is finishing a Ph.D. in theology from Midwestern Seminary.
Ryan has served in full-time ministry for more than ten years, and currently is Lead Pastor of Lamar Baptist Church in Arlington.
In his spare time, he loves exploring with his three kids (Jacob, Martin, and Joanna), reading, and playing jazz trumpet.
Red Goldstein
Officiant
Red Goldstein serves the DFW Jewish community with funeral officiating services when a rabbi is unavailable. Red has been a lifelong member of Congregation Beth-El in Fort Worth where he has taught Confirmation since 2008 and serves on the board of directors. Red was trained under Rabbi Brian Zimmerman of Congregation Beth-El and has been officiating Jewish funerals since 2020.
Red grew up in Fort Worth where he spent his first career as a jewelry designer and appraiser. His second career was as a financial advisor and asset manager. He studied religion at TCU and became involved with Brite Divinity School in 2010 where he has served on the board of trustees since 2013. His unusual distinction in the world of religion is to be the only non-Christian to serve as a trustee of a Christian divinity school.
Red is married to the former Julie Krauss. Between Red and Julie, they have three adult sons, one granddaughter, and six pets.
Harry Heinz
Deacon
Deacon Harry Heinz was born in Guttenberg, New Jersey a small town in north east New Jersey opposite New York City and relocated to Texas as a result of my employer’s relocation to Fort Worth. He is married to his wife Millie and has two children and four grandchildren and currently resides in Bedford.
Deacon Heinz entered the Diaconate for the Diocese of Paterson, New Jersey and resigned due to moving to Texas. At that time the Diocese of Fort Worth was starting a new Diaconate class and he was accepted and was ordained by Bishop Joseph Delaney for the Diocese of Fort Worth and has been assigned to St. Michael Catholic Church in Bedford since ordination. Since then, he has served on the Diocesan Advisory Council, and as for many years as the Defender of the Bond for the Marriage Tribunal. In Parish ministry, he taught religious education, was in charge of baptism preparation, and did baptisms outside of the Sunday Liturgy, he currently does Marriage Preparation Classes and presided at marriages outside of Mass. He has presided at numerous funeral liturgies outside of mass, vigil services, and interment services.
Delwin Henderson
Pastor
Delwin has been in the ministry for more than 28 years. He has served in several leadership roles in churches in Colorado, Texas and even while serving our country overseas in Germany. He currently is a member of the First Pentecostal Church, formerly known as Page’s Temple, where he serves as Associate Pastor and President of the Missions Department. Though Delwin loves to preach the gospel, his real passion is serving others, helping those who are hungry, hurt and homeless; giving hope and encouragement to families who are grieving the transitioning of a loved one. Delwin attended Southern Bible Institute and matriculated to End Time Institution of Texas North East Jurisdiction.
Nickolous Hickerson
Pastor
Reverend Nickolous James Hickerson or Rev Nick as he is affectionately known by yielded to the call of the lord and began preaching at the age of 19 at the Greater Trinity Baptist Church in San Diego,CA. Rev Nick has grown up in the church and has served in many capacities which include youth pastor praise and worship leader, social media coordinator, and a host of many other things as well. Not only does he serve in his local church but he also serves on district,state, and National levels as well. Serving people in their time of need is something that is a passion of his and he takes it very seriously.
Rev Nick is recently engaged and plans on getting married in the fall of next year. He enjoys spending time with his family, and believes within his heart it’s because of his family that he has become who he is today.
We must all realize that we are who we are, and we have what we have because of the grace and mercy of God. That’s why Rev Nick will forever declare: “To God be the glory for all the things he has done”
Michael Hoang
Deacon
Michael Hoang was born in Phu Quoc, Vietnam a small island in south of Vietnam and relocated to Texas on November 1976 as a result of North Vietnam taking over South Vietnam on April 1975. He is married to his wife Christina and has two children and two grandchildren and currently resides in Haltom City. He is a retired 4yr Software Specialist Engineer, Worked for General Dynamics, Texas Instruments, Hughes Training Simulation, Computer Science Corporation and Lockheed Martin Corporation. He holds BS and MS EE degrees.
Deacon Hoang entered the Diaconate for the Diocese of Fort Worth, Texas. He was ordained on June 07, 2003 and is currently serving at the Our Lady of Fatima Catholic church for 18 years. Since then, he is serving on the Diocesan Tribunal, a deacon mentor for the FW Diocese Diaconate Formation, a Vietnamese translator for the Diocese. In Parish ministry, he teaches religious education, is in charge of RCIA classes and Marriage Preparation classes, assists his priest at wedding masses, and baptisms outside of the Sunday Liturgy when there is a need. He has presided at numerous funeral liturgies outside of mass, vigil services, and interment services.
Tim Johnson
Pastor
In Tim’s 40 years of pastoring, he has had the privilege of coming alongside hundreds of people in crisis to encourage and offer hope. He creates safe environments for those grappling with the profound themes of grief and loss, by leading with compassion and empathy as he walks beside them through their pain. He is comfortable in high stress arenas and can help bring stability in hard situations.
Tim has witnessed the transformative power of peace only God can give that guides people from despair to a place of healing and restoration. He would be honored to meet with your family members in order to bring you a personalized service to honor your loved one.
Tim has a Bachelor’s degree from Baylor University, Master’s degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Doctorate degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Married and blessed with a family that spans generations, Tim’s life is a testament to values he cherishes- love, compassion, and dedication to serving others.
Edward Leal
Friar
A lifelong Catholic. Born and raised in San Antonio, TX and moved to Ft. Worth, TX in 1982. Ordained as a Catholic priest on June 16, 2016, at St. Augustine Catholic Church. 8 years of experience as a priest. Extensive background in performing Baptisms, Funerals (Catholic & Non-Catholic), Weddings, Confirmations, and other Sacraments. Education includes San Antonio College 1969-1971, Radio/TV Broadcasting and St. Benedict’s Seminary – Bachelor of Divinity – May 2015 in San Anselmo, Rome.
Tim Marks
Pastor
Rev. Tim Marks is a United Methodist pastor currently serving First United Methodist Church in DeSoto, Texas. Prior to being appointed to First DeSoto, Pastor Tim served churches in Paris, Royse City, and Sulphur Springs, Texas.
Tim and his wife Becky have been married for over 40 years and have three adult children and two granddaughters.
Pastor Tim is a retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant with over 20 years of service including 5 deployments to combat zones. His military assignments include NAS Keflavik, Iceland; Eglin AFB, Florida; Bitburg and Spangdahlem Air Bases in Germany; Langley AFB, VA; and Sheppard AFB, TX. Throughout his years of service, Tim and his family were involved in the military chapel system, and local churches near the bases to which they were assigned.
Tim earned a BAAS from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas and a Master of Divinity from Brite Divinity School at TCU in Fort Worth. He also completed advanced courses in worship and preaching at SMU Perkins School of Theology. Tim began his ministry following retirement from the Air Force and was ordained as an elder in 2015. He has served as a pastor in North Texas since January 2008.
Jim Mayher
Pastor
Pastor Jim (“Pops”) has been in full-time ministry since 2011, when he joined the Ministry Staff at Gateway Church. Jim and his family have been at Gateway since 2002, where he also served as a deacon for nine years. From 2017 until 2023, Jim worked in the Pastoral Care Department, walking with individuals and families through health and bereavement needs; while also providing oversight for the Pastor-On-Call Ministry and did the majority of the funeral planning at the main campus in Southlake, TX.
Jim and Marlaine will celebrate forty-one years of marriage this fall; have one son and five beautiful grandchildren. Known for his affability and lighthearted personality, Jim has been gifted with being able to bring a smile to peoples’ faces, even in their darkest hours. Jim holds a BA from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst; and in 2015, earned his Graduate Certificate in Christian Ministries from the Kings University, also in Southlake, TX.
Steven McAbee
Pastor
For the past 25 years Steven has faithfully taught the Scriptures, serving churches in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. Steven has been privileged to minister on five different continents including the countries of Peru, Senegal, Uganda, Taiwan, Prague, Mexico, India and the Philippines.
During this time he has traveled extensively throughout the United States and our world ministering through local church meetings, crusades, school assemblies, and camps. God continues to bless this ministry in unexplained ways.
John Richardson
Pastor
Pastor Richardson serves as the Senior Pastor of Zion Chapel Primitive Baptist Church as well as in many areas of ministerial leadership. He was the Moderator of the Sinai District Association for over 11 years, Texas General State Convention, Vice President for 10 years, and Former President of the South Dallas Fair Park Ministers Union, Presently serves as President of the Lancaster Interdenominational Minster Alliance and the Western Regional Vice President of the National Primitive Baptist Convention USA, the Hall of Fame on July 8, 2005 as a monarch to the associate body.
Pastor Richardson also serves as the CEO and Founder of Zion Kidz Academy & Learning Center. ZKALC was founded in 2003 in the Southern sector of Dallas before transitioning to Lancaster in 2012 and was reestablished in hopes of making an impact on all children for God. His experience in working with children spans back 30+ years as a youth leader in the church, Youth Pastor and overseer of the ministry. Pastor Richardson can be seen at the center throughout the week comforting and holding babies and is affectionally known as “Papa.” He is educated and certified in the State Of Texas in the child care industry on the State Minimum Standards, Child Care management, and it’s various software systems.
Don Smith
Pastor
Don has spent his entire adult life involved in various church ministries. The majority of his experience has included worship leadership and Sunday adult bible studies. His focus over the past seven years has included grief counseling.
Don is also a vocalist and student of hymnology. He has been blessed to comfort families with the singing of one or more of their favorite hymns.
When asked in Matthew 22, vs. 34-40 of the greatest commandment, Jesus answered with two. In short, "love God and love your neighbor as you love yourself."
Don is known as an encourager and lives out his love for all people. His message to other believers is to "reflect Christ to all people."
Arnaldo Soto-Otero
Chaplain
Chaplain Soto is serving the Texas Air National Guard. He is responsible for meeting the religious needs. He provides pastoral care and counseling, advises leaders at all levels regarding mental and spiritual readiness, ethics, morale, and religious accommodation, and conducts religious worship and ceremonies.
Chaplain Soto is currently serving as a full-time minister in 121 Community Church in Grapevine, Texas. He and his wife have two children. He enjoys reading, traveling, hiking, diving, and many other related adventures.
Zach Stiefel
Pastor
Pastor Zach Stiefel was born and raised in the Dallas Fort Worth area. After graduating high school, he spent four years in Stillwater, Oklahoma at Oklahoma State University and received a degree in Multimedia Journalism. During his time at OSU he received a call to ministry and came back home after graduation to begin pursuing ordained ministry. While getting his Master of Divinity at Brite Divinity School he served as a student minister and in the pastoral care department of his church. Zach graduated from Brite in May of 2017, he got married three weeks later to his wife, Cheryl, and began a new appointment as the associate pastor at a church in Corsicana. In July of 2020 Zach was appointed as the Lead Pastor at a church in Mansfield called Community of Hope Methodist Church.
Zach and Cheryl live in Mansfield with their daughter who will turn two later this year. Pastor Zach enjoys spending time with his family and friends, and loves serving at Community of Hope.
Robert Stolte
Pastor
Robert has served 2000+ families over the past 15 years from Texas to New York around time of the loss of a loved one. Having experienced the loss of friends and family himself, Robert understands how to navigate this important time of remembering, honoring and celebrating our loved ones. From traditional chapel services to innovative life celebrations, in-person or virtual, Robert has the knowledge and experience to bring calm and order to planning the perfect gathering. Robert also has a gift of speaking on behalf of family and friends in a way that both honors our loved one and encourages those present always with great sensitivity to the wishes of your loved one and members of the family. Robert is willing to meet you in person and if you know that your loved one is nearing their time of passing, he would welcome the opportunity to spend time with them.
Robert has served the Prestoncrest Church of Christ in Dallas, Texas for the past 20 years both as a missionary to Germany and as an education and pastoral care minister. Robert graduated from Oklahoma Christian University with a B.A. and M.A. degrees in ministry. He has three children and two grandchildren.
Darrell Thomas
Reverend
Rev. Darrell J. Thomas is a native of Charleston, South Carolina. He is a retired Veteran of the United States Navy. He has earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies, with a minor in Pastoral Ministries from Criswell College. He has received an Honorary Doctorate from Christian Education Theological Institute & Seminary (CETIS).
He currently serves on staff at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship as the Director of the Comfort and Care Ministry, Prayer Ministry, Silver Stars Ministry, and Veterans Ministry. He also serves as a key member of the Leadership Development Team by training and mentoring prospective deacons, deaconesses, and ministers.
Rev. Darrell has been married for 28 years to Dr. Debra C. Thomas and they have two sons, Darrell, Jr. and Daniel Thomas.
Jonathon Travis
Pastor
Jonathon is a local pastor on staff at a multicultural church, has worked as a funeral director/embalmer for several years, and has been in ministry most of his adult life. From 2010 to 2021, he and his family lived in San Francisco doing ‘missions work’, and has conducted funeral services for families with a wide variety of religious backgrounds, as well as those with no religious background. He is comfortable celebrating the life of any deceased whose family wishes to have an appropriately personalized service.
Jonathon is willing to meet with families ahead of time, either via phone or in person, to determine their needs and wishes for a meaningful celebration of the life of their loved one.
Nathan Tucker
Pastor/Chaplain
Pastor Nathan received a Doctorate of Ministry from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1999. After serving more than 25 years as a pastor, Pastor Nathan joined the Texas Air National Guard in April of 2010 as a Chaplain.
Pastor Nathan has served as Senior Pastor for three different churches in Texas, including the church he founded and currently serves at in Fort Worth, Texas.
Gerald Ware
Pastor
Gerald has presided and sung at hundreds of funerals throughout his 45 years in ministry. He is a people person who sincerely understands the life situation bereaving families are facing as he has walked alongside his own as well as other families just beginning their journey of heart-felt loss. Gerald will call your family and discuss the service and life story of your loved one in order to make your service as personal and uplifting as possible.
Gerald has two undergraduate degrees in music from Oklahoma Baptist University and a Masters of Church Music degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has been married to the love of his life for 47 years. He also has two grown daughters living in the Dallas area with their families and loves every opportunity to make memories with his grandchildren.
Dewayne Washington
Pastor
Pastor Washington is the senior Pastor of the Love Church in Arlington TX. He is husband to one and Father to 4, having served in the ministry for over 20 years including youth pastor and associate paster. Pastor Washington is both an author and national speaker and loves to love on families.
He has spent the better part of 45 years here in the DFW metroplex and has built his ministry and the base of his international youth org right here. Voted Star Telegram’s person on the year, Pastor Washington is happy just to be able to serve in any way possible
Mark Wingfield
Pastor
Mark Wingfield served 17 years as associate pastor of a large Baptist church in Dallas, where he’s still an active member and where he has officiated many funerals. He recently returned to his first career as a journalist and runs a national nonprofit news service covering religion. But he’s still a pastor at heart and loves walking with families through times of grief and remembrance.
Mark enjoys working with families from all walks of life and all kinds of religions backgrounds. He’s a non-judgmental loving pastor who strives to treat all people equally. Because of this, he doesn’t believe in offering one-size-fits-all messages. He enjoys visiting with families and hearing the stories of their loves ones and crafting remembrances that fit the person. As a pastor and a journalist, he’s a storyteller and an encourager.
Mike Wright
Pastor
Mike Wright-Chapman served as a minister of youth, associate pastor, and interim pastor for over 30 years prior to serving as a funeral director, and currently, as a hospice chaplain in Tarrant, Parker, and Johnson counties. Mike is known as a compassionate spiritual leader who seeks to connect others with the extravagant grace and inclusive love of God. Mike sees it as a great privilege to walk with families through the valley of the shadow of death and strives to offer personalized services which celebrate the lives and honor the memories of those whom your family hold dear.
Mike began his ministry in the United Methodist tradition and is currently seeking ordained ministerial standing in the United Church of Christ and pursuing a Doctor of Ministry in practical theology at Brite Divinity School in Fort Worth. He holds an MA in Christian Education from Scarritt Graduate School and a BA in Humanities-Religion from Texas Wesleyan. Mike has been married for 33 years. Their adult son, and 7-year-old cattle dog, complete their family.