Mike lives in Wellington, New Zealand with his wife and three children. He is a communicator, an artist, and an author, who is passionate about leading people into freedom, and into encounters with the Holy Spirit. He was a Graphic Designer for over 15 years, and now he travels New Zealand representing persecuted Christians who live in the most dangerous places on earth for the gospel. His aim through this role is to raise awareness and support for persecuted believers, and also to disciple the church of New Zealand into a courageous faith lifestyle. Over many years Mike has ministered through the gift of prophecy in various settings, and teaches others how to operate in the gifts of the Spirit. He has written courses and books on the gifts of the Spirit, produced other discipleship materials, and written Christian fantasy/reality novels. Mike's favourite verse from the Bible is, 'I have set the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.' Psalm 16:8.