When learning how to drive, one of the critical skills developed is learning how to merge and yield. Merging takes cooperation with other drivers both desiring to share close space on the road. Yielding, on the other hand, requires one to give way to another driver and even being willing to stop if necessary. Herein lies one of life's spiritual challenges, our human nature wants to merge our lives with God, but God wants us to yield. What does yielding to God involve for the Christian life?

Mike Phelps

Pastor, United Church of God

Michael Phelps and his wife Laura, and daughter Kelsey, attend the Ann Arbor, Detroit, and Flint Michigan congregations, where Michael serves as pastor.  Michael and Laura both grew up in the Church of God.  They attended Ambassador University in Big Sandy for two years (1994-96) then returned home to complete their Bachelor's Degrees.  Michael enjoys serving in the local congregations as well as with the pre-teen and teen camp programs.  He also enjoys spending time with his family, gardening, and running.