When we are sick or dealing with a health challenge, we have the wonderful blessing to be able to go to our heavenly Father in prayer asking for His help, support, and ultimately, His healing of our problems. God inspired the apostle James to share instructions for a very intimate and personal service that elders in the church today perform and is associated with God's healing. This instruction by James (James 5:14) is a doctrine the church follows today when elders anoint with oil in the name of the Lord those who are battling physical, mental, and emotional health challenges.

Mike Phelps

Pastor, United Church of God

Michael Phelps and his wife Laura, and daughter Kelsey, attend the Ann Arbor, Detroit, and Flint Michigan congregations, where Michael serves as pastor.  Michael and Laura both grew up in the Church of God.  They attended Ambassador University in Big Sandy for two years (1994-96) then returned home to complete their Bachelor's Degrees.  Michael enjoys serving in the local congregations as well as with the pre-teen and teen camp programs.  He also enjoys spending time with his family, gardening, and running.