Michael’s training includes a Diploma in Ministry, obtained in 1986, at Wesley Institute, Sydney.  He also holds a Master of Arts in Social Science, with an emphasis on leadership studies, obtained in 1995.

Michael has had a wide range of work experience, including Director and Manager Marketing Services at Wesley Mission, Sydney, from 1991-93.  From 1994-98, he spent time working with the delivery of 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 these positions, Michael worked for World Concern as Regional Program Development Officer, also based in Nairobi .

Michael is currently Director of Jackson Leather Co Pty Ltd and Director of The Leisure Shoe Co Pty Ltd, a retail footwear business.  Michael is a visionary with entrepreneurial and marketing skills who says he believes in modelling servant leadership.

Michael is Married to Liz and they have three children.