Originally from Louisiana, Mike graduated from LSU in 1976 with a degree in Accounting and worked as an accountant at Freeport McMoran for 11 years. In 1988, he left the business world and became Associate Pastor at Reserve Christian Center. Later, he left his home of 44 years and came to Excelsior Springs, MO to Crescent Lake Christian Center. Mike led as the Senior Pastor of Crescent Lake from 1998 until November, 2021 when David took over as the Lead Pastor. He currently still serves at Crescent Lake alongside Pastor David. He and his wife, Stephanie, have three wonderful children and twelve grandchildren. He also serves on the Leadership team of Midwest Ministries Fellowship.