Michael grew up in a Christian family in Fairmont, MN. He attended a Christian University in St. Paul, MN, receiving degrees in Biblical and Theological Studies and Philosophy. He married his wife, Rachel, and nine months after they were wed they moved to Indonesia. There he taught at an Indonesian Classical School and later returned stateside to continue his education. In 2013 Michael received his MDiv. from Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids, MI. He came under care of the Presbytery of Michigan and Ontario, also being licensed in the same in 2013. In 2012 and 2013 he had the joy of interning at the Presbyterian Church of Cape Cod (OPC) and Community Presbyterian Church (OPC). In 2014 he accepted the call to Providence Presbyterian in Bradenton, FL and was ordained in May of 2014.

Michael met his wife, Rachel, at a Christian summer camp. They were married in 2007 and the Lord has blessed them with five children: Benjamin, Ellathea, Jonathan, Asher, and Avril.

In his spare time he enjoys tent camping, playing disc golf, reading, and spending time with his family.