Pastor Michael Conklin
Rev. Michael Conklin (Pastor Mike) was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan and attended Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, Capital University and Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Bexley, Ohio. He has been married to Michelle for 40 years and they have three daughters. Monica who also graduated from Capital University and the University of Denver with a Masters degree in School Counseling and is a school counselor. Marisa and Megan are twins. Marisa is in college at Ferris State, majoring in social work and Megan is a graduate of the College of Wooster and now works there as Assistant Director of the Annual Fund. They have an 13 year old black Labrador named Ziggy.
Pastor Mike is an avid fisherman and plays guitar and bass and in his former life he worked for Ford Motor Company, Meijer, and Bill Knapp’s Restaurant. He also has worked as an Auto Mechanic, Plumber, Electrician, and Luthier. He comes to Mamrelund from Rejoice Lutheran Church in Hudson, Ohio where he served since 2005 as a Mission Developer and leading them through the construction of a new building in 2008. He has been actively involved in Synodical activities and committees through his career and feels strongly about community involvement. In his 35 years of ministry, he has served congregations in Wooster, Ohio (Zion) Greenwood, Indiana (Advent/Abundant Grace) and Linton, Indiana (Trinity)
He is excited to be at Mamrelund and see where the Spirit of God is going to lead us and always trusts that God’s got this! Never one to shy away from change or technology, his innovative and and creative preaching style uses a multi-media approach to hold your attention and you never know what to expect. He loves to teach and do bible studies and always brings something new to the discussions.
Pastor Mike is an avid fisherman and plays guitar and bass and in his former life he worked for Ford Motor Company, Meijer, and Bill Knapp’s Restaurant. He also has worked as an Auto Mechanic, Plumber, Electrician, and Luthier. He comes to Mamrelund from Rejoice Lutheran Church in Hudson, Ohio where he served since 2005 as a Mission Developer and leading them through the construction of a new building in 2008. He has been actively involved in Synodical activities and committees through his career and feels strongly about community involvement. In his 35 years of ministry, he has served congregations in Wooster, Ohio (Zion) Greenwood, Indiana (Advent/Abundant Grace) and Linton, Indiana (Trinity)
He is excited to be at Mamrelund and see where the Spirit of God is going to lead us and always trusts that God’s got this! Never one to shy away from change or technology, his innovative and and creative preaching style uses a multi-media approach to hold your attention and you never know what to expect. He loves to teach and do bible studies and always brings something new to the discussions.