Pastor Mike is the founding Pastor of Community Baptist Church. After starting and pastoring a church in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada and then serving as an assistant pastor at Fairfax Baptist Temple, Pastor Mike, along with his wife and 3 kids, launched out in 1995 to establish a church in South Riding. For the first 14 years the church met in rented facilities in the Lafayette Business Park between Chantilly and the new South Riding community. In 1999 the church purchased property at the heart of South Riding and in 2009 they were able to build their building. Pastor Mike is known for his deep understanding of the Word of God and his ability to effectively communicate its truths. During his free time he enjoys spending time with his family (including 14 grandchildren), reading and doing some handyman work.