Michael was offered free martial arts lessons in 2004 if he stayed for a bible study after each practice. Michael took the offer to learn the art while enduring the bible study without intending to know anything of God. After a year of practice and bible studies, the LORD used the instructor to plant and soften their hearts to the words of Jesus Christ. Michael and his wife Lima gave their lives to Jesus in 2005.
After a few years, Michael and Lima found a new home church at a Calvary Chapel at Signal Hill, California, in 2007. For eleven years, Michael and his wife attended Calvary Chapel Signal Hill. During that time, Michael and his wife served in ministry most of their time at CC Signal Hill. The LORD used Michael's time at Signal Hill to prepare him for service through many ministries. For half of that time, Michael served as an associate pastor for the church.
After their season at CC Signal Hill ended, the LORD led Michael and Lima to Calvary Chapel Artesia in 2019. After sitting in for almost a year, they began serving in ministry in 2020.
Michael and Lima have been married for 23 years. They have one daughter, Krystal, who served in the military and is currently stationed with her husband, Maugasiva, who is currently active. They also have two grandchildren – Aleina and Asher, who are four and two years old.
You can catch Michael teaching with his current assignment on Sunday nights.