Michael has a Diploma in Ministry (Wesley Institute, Sydney; 1986). His wide range of work experience includes Director and Manager Marketing Services at Wesley Mission, Sydney, from 1991-93. From 1994-98, he worked on delivering social services in Africa, working as Operations Manager and then Projects Director for ACROSS (Association of Christian Resource Organisations Serving Sudan), based in Nairobi, Kenya. Following that, Michael worked for World Concern as Regional Program Development Officer, also based in Nairobi. Michael is currently Director of a retail footwear business. Michael is a visionary with entrepreneurial and marketing skills who believes in modelling servant leadership.