Pastor
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Mike Ratliff
For over 25 years Mike has served as an ordained minister in the North Alabama Conference. After graduating from Shades Valley High School in 1972, Mike received his undergraduate degree in Music Education from the University of Montevallo, and received his Master of Divinity from Candler School of Theology, Emory University. He was later ordained as a deacon in 1985 and as an elder in 1988.
Mike is on the Board of Superannuate Homes for the North Alabama Conference, Chairperson of the District Board of Church Location and Building for the Mountain Lakes District, as well as and active participant in the UMVIM and SIFAT (Servants in Faith and Technology) through working with local and international areas that have been devastated by natural disaster. Mike assisted in the formulation of VOAD (Voluntary Organization Assisting in Disasters) through the EMA (Emergency Management Agency) of Marshall County.
Mike enjoys helping others through different type’s ministerial opportunities; missions, music and SCUBA Diving. SCUBA diving is Mike’s passion as he helps people become more aware of the importance of our marine environment. This ministry has enabled Mike to build many relationships as together we celebrate the gift of God’s creation.
Mike and his wife Brenda (Bee) have been married for 33 years and have 2 children, James Michael and Anna Kristine.
