Michael has been married since 2004 to Alicia Rowntree, whom he met in Scotland on a study abroad trip. They have four kids: Anna, Hudson, William, and Molly. He loves to think deeply, read widely, and laugh heartily. His hobbies include riding his motorcycle, playing the djembe, and sharpening his Spanish with native speakers.

He formerly pastored at Wellspring Church in Texas for seventeen years, serving as the Lead Pastor there for the last ten years and at Bridgeway Church in Oklahoma City, OK. He feels a considerable call to help become a leading example of the “Word and Spirit” church. Michael is also a co-host on The Remnant Radio, which began in 2020. The Remnant Radio educates and equips believers in God's Word & Spirit, exploring Christian theology, church history, and the gifts of the Spirit in a manner that is engaging, relatable, and inspiring. In 2024, Michael founded Convergence OKC, an organization that focuses on teaching and equipping through Word and Spirit.

No matter where he has served, God has consistently used him as a teacher, a pastor, and a leader. As a teacher, he loves to study God’s Word and bring it to life in a way that displays God’s beauty and desire for friendship. As a pastor, his heart beats for the sheep – to lay his life down for them, every day. As a leader, God has gifted him to envision a better tomorrow and invite people on a journey to discover it.