Michael serves the congregation as the rector (the lead pastor). He’s responsible for leadership development, vision, pastoral care, and liturgical life. He’s married to Liz, who serves alongside him. They have two grown children, Julia and Ian, both of whom are married with children. They celebrate five grandchildren.
He completed a B.A. in Theology and a Master's in Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary. He began ministry at St. Andrew’s by the Sea in Destin, Florida (now Immanuel Anglican Church), and spent 18 years pastoring Vineyard Christian Fellowship churches in the San Francisco Bay Area. During this time, Michael also led worship and recorded for Vineyard Music. He loves music, walking in nature with Liz and Nick (border collie), relational discipleship, reading, and writing songs.
In 2004, they moved to Kansas City for an extended sabbatical. During this time, he reclaimed his initial calling to the Anglican priesthood. 2012, St. Aidan’s was planted in their home with a team of twelve.
> Michael@staidanskc.org