E-mail address: mstrickland@pleasantheights.com

Birthday: February 25

Originally from: Savannah, Georgia

Education Background: Mechanical Engineering degree from Georgia Southern College and Masters of Religious Education from New Orleans Theological Seminary.

Ministry Background: Minister of Youth at First Baptist Church, Oklahoma City, OK; Albany, GA; Cary, NC; Bluegrass Baptist in Hendersonville, TN; Hayes Barton Baptist in Raleigh, NC; and PHBC.

My family: Wife: Kathy; Daughter: Katie; Son: Christopher; Dog: Bo.

My role at PHBC: Student/Recreation Minister.

Personal Story: Became a Christian in college and soon afterward received a calling to go to seminary.

Spiritual Gifts:  Administration, Service/Helps, and Mercy.

I started serving at PHBC: January 1, 2007.

Most fulfilling part of my work: Seeing changed lives and helping others.

Recent books / influential books I have enjoyed: Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire.

Favorite book of the Bible:  Daniel

My hobbies: Sports, Golf, Basketball, and Ping Pong.

I’d give anything to meet: Pete Maravich (athlete-basketball).

I hope heaven includes: A golf course.

The smartest thing I’ve done: Marry my wife.

The dumbest thing I’ve ever done:  Get an engineering degree.

The best way to pray for me:  Pray that I can keep my focus on what I need my priorities to be.