Pastor Mike Barefield

Bio:
Pastor Mike is a native of Dallas, Texas. Connie (Beckham) has been his lovely bride for twenty seven years. They have been blessed with four wonderful children: Nathan, Marcus, Cara, and Cameron.

Pastor Mike earned his Masters at Wesley Biblical Seminary, and is currently pursuing his doctorate at Trinity Evangelical Seminary in Deerfield, IL. They have served pastorates in Mississippi, Kentucky and now for the past 11 years on North Carolina.

Interests:
Pastor Mike enjoys golfing, running, reading, and is a vicious ping-pong competitor. He is also a passionate Dallas Cowboys fan.

Favorite verse:
Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Favorite Quote:
“There comes a point in your life when you realize who matters, who never did, who won’t anymore, and who always will. So don’t worry about people from your past, there’s a reason they didn’t make it to your future” (Poet: Adam Lindsay Gordon)