About
Mike was born in southern California in 1983. He lived in North Orange County for most of his life. When he was 18, he moved to Moberly, Missouri, and lived there for four months. He moved to his current home in Castle Rock, Colorado, in April 2009.
Mike graduated high school in 2001, and then attended a few colleges. He went to Moberly Area Community College, Cypress College, Fullerton College, California State Polytechnic University of Pomona, and Colorado School of Healing Arts. He earned his Associate of Science degree in Computer Programming from Cypress College in 2006.
Mike realized Jesus needed to be his savior in 1991, and really began living for Jesus around 1998. He attended Baptist, Calvary Chapel, and non-denominational fellowships over the years. Though he sins every day, he knows Jesus is still Lord, and he needs to do everything he can to please Jesus. Mike messes up daily, but still knows that the Bible is true, and he bases his mindset on the Bible, not just Biblical principles.
In 1997, Mike learned how to play guitar and run sound at church. He soon learned how to play bass guitar, and trained others to run sound. He has been a worship leader since 1998, and the leader of the band for 2 of those years. Though he plays and enjoys music, he does not own an Apple iPod or other digital music player, and does not listen to music much.
In 2002, Mike hated junior high students. On a retreat with them, he yelled at them on Friday night, then loved each one of them on Saturday morning. There was a drastic change in his view of the younglings, proving to be a calling to serve junior high students (as they are not the easiest to love). Mike has helped with junior high at two Calvary Chapels.
Currently (2011), Mike spends his time working, going to church functions, working-out, riding his bike, hiking, and watching movies. He just started reading books, and has finished one so far (first time since junior high). The Bible is important, so he reads it, and tries to learn as much as he can from each reading. He'll pick up a guitar and play sometimes, too.
