Mike, originally from the Washington, DC area, has lived in the Charleston area since 2014. He has pastored churches in Texas, Maryland, and South Carolina. He has a BA degree from the College of William and Mary, a MA in Theology and a PhD from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is married to Bonny and together they have three children – Michael, Zachary, and Olivia. In his spare time, Mike loves to play and watch many sports.
Michael grew up in a Christian home and was brought to faith in the Lord Jesus Christ while attending summer camp at eight years old. Born in Florida and raised in Georgia, he has lived in the Charleston area since 2010.
Michael has a deep love for the Scriptures and for helping believers understand and apply the Word of God. He has led the Seminar at Great Commission Baptist Church since 2022, teaching on subjects including church history, Old Testament overview, Revelation, Proverbs, and the Baptist Catechism.
Michael is married to Katherine, and they have three children: Brooks, who is married to their beloved daughter-in-law, Kaela; Elijah; and Naomi. In his spare time, Michael enjoys saltwater fishing and working with books and leather.
The Lord called Reed to salvation in 2012 and placed a burden for studying His word on Reed's heart. Through that calling, Reed has served as Sunday school teacher, Sunday school director, deacon, and deacon of children's ministry.
Reed was born at the old Naval Hospital in Charleston, SC. As a Navy kid he lived in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and California. He graduated from Fort Dorchester High School in North Charleston before attending the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, earning a BS in Electrical Engineering in 2003. Reed has worked in the Charleston area since graduation and has traveled extensively in North America, Europe, and Asia. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of South Carolina in 2009.
Reed is married to Leslie and they have three children, Allyson, Emily, and Rowan. He enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, and watching movies.