Michael has been a Marriage and Family Therapist in Bakersfield California since 1986 and is a charter member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. He is in private practice and lectures/ministers both nationally and internationally. He has served in pastoral ministries a total of 38 years. Family life, Worship, Youth and Deaf Ministries have been his primary areas of service.
Michael has been married to his beautiful wife DeAnn 46 years. They have 3 grown children and 5 grandchildren. Michael and DeAnn both have a heart for local and international missions They have been involved in pioneering two different missions organizations: Children to Love International-(an outreach to orphans around the world)and Love Deaf Haitl-(a Deaf Church and School in Haiti).
Michael has a genuine heart for equipping couples with practical tools to strengthen their marriages. Come be encouraged and motivated to communicate and better love your life partner!