Does it matter what we believe when it comes to God and His word? What if we are sincere in our beliefs, is sincerity all that matters? How does doctrine enter into the picture? Church doctrine is critically important to the Christian because what we believe impacts what we do. Church doctrine must come from and be based on God's word. Understanding Jesus Christ's approach to doctrine and how doctrine was established in the early church will strengthen each of our foundations in life.

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.