Pastor Mike is deeply passionate about preaching God’s Word and making disciples of Jesus Christ. For him, ministry is not just a calling — it’s a lifelong mission to help people grow in their faith and walk closely with the Lord.
Mike has been married to his wife, Ingrid, for nearly 33 years. Together they have four children: Eric (in Heaven), Hanna, Jasmine, and Caleb. Their family has been central to their ministry journey, and they treasure time spent together — whether traveling, sharing everyday moments, or simply enjoying one another’s company.
Mike began his ministry in 1999 as a youth pastor, serving faithfully at the same church for over ten years. During that season, God began stirring in Mike and Ingrid’s hearts a calling to church planting. In obedience to that call, they stepped out in faith and helped plant two churches. Today, Mike considers it a special privilege to have returned to his home church, where he has served as the Lead Pastor of Gwathmey since 2021.
Mike holds a Bachelor of Science in Religion, a Master of Divinity, a Master of Sacred Theology, and a Doctor of Ministry. Ingrid serves as an elementary school counselor, and her heart for children and families beautifully complements their shared life of ministry.
When he’s not pastoring, Mike enjoys reading and making memories with his family — the people who have walked beside him through every season of God’s faithfulness.
Litchfield Christian School has been such a beautiful blessing to our family. LCS is a Christ-centered school that challenges students academically, nurtures their creativity, promotes a positive learning environment, and contributes to their spiritual growth. LCS is very supportive, and they encourage their students and their families. Our daughter came into LCS completely broken and empty. Public school had taken a drastic toll on her mental health. She had pleaded with us for over a year to homeschool her. We were at a loss. Our daughter is a very social person, and we knew she needed more. We decided to check out LCS as an alternative. From the very moment we stepped inside LCS, we could see and feel the genuine love. EVERYONE felt as if they belonged. Before our day of observing was over, she had asked if she could please come to LCS. She was smiling and said this place is my kind of place. It's definitely been just that!
Today she is thriving, and she is truly enjoying herself. She loves to go to school, and she loves all of the teachers. She has made good friends and is blossoming in all areas of life. She's even started singing on stage during chapel. This has been the best decision we could have ever made as parents for our daughter. We are incredibly thankful for this opportunity in our hometown, and we truly appreciate that LCS offers grades K-12. How blessed we are to be a part of Litchfield Christian School. We look forward to many more amazing years here.
