The fifth born of seven children, to devout Christian parents in the ancient city of Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, Pastor Michael was raised with a strong Christian foundation. As a young man Pastor Michael was privileged in holding Scriptural Union and Student Christian Movement positions representing his school around the nation.

In pursuit of a higher education, Pastor Michael crossed the Atlantic Ocean where he has obtained a BS in Biology Florida Memorial College in Miami, M.B.P.A. from Southeastern University in Washington, D.C., and a Masters in Christian Counseling in Houston, TX. He is currently working on his Doctorate in pastoral studies. Pastor Michael holds a special anointing for intercessory and prophetic prayers, and he has a love for delivering scripturally sound words of empowerment from God and being involved in mission work in nations around the world.

He is married to his beautiful queen Pastor Christy Okpamen and they are both blessed with 3 wonderful sons, 1 daughter in-law and 2 grandchildren, who are all supportive and active in the ministry. In his quiet time, Pastor Michael loves to listen to all forms of gospel music, read, and travel. Pastor Michael's heart desire is that this entire generation would come to know God and experience His unfailing love!”