Pastor Mike began his ministry at Castleton Church of the Nazarene on December 1, 2024. With over thirty years of experience as a lead pastor, he has served congregations in North Carolina, Virginia, Indiana, and Florida. Pastor Mike is an ordained Elder in the Church of the Nazarene and holds a B.A. in Religion/Pastoral Ministry from Trevecca Nazarene University, as well as an M.A. in Biblical Counseling from Trinity Theological Seminary. He has also served as a workplace chaplain for five years.

Pastor Mike has a deep passion for preaching and teaching “the whole counsel of God.” He enjoys being called “Pastor Mike” and loves sharing and hearing stories that connect individuals to God’s grand narrative. He is particularly passionate about discipling and mentoring the next generation of believers.

On a personal note, Pastor Mike has been married to Kandra for over thirty-eight years. They have four children, two daughters-in-law, one son-in-law, and three grandchildren. In his free time, Pastor Mike enjoys fishing, hiking, reading, and watching sporting events.

Pastor Mike’s Life Verse is Galatians 2:20: “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”