Michael Whitcomb-Tavey is senior pastor at Parma Christian Fellowship Church in Hilton, New York. He has a BA in psychology from Southern Wesleyan University and an MDiv, with a specialization in biblical studies and biblical languages, from Asbury Theological Seminary.

Michael is married to Karissa and has three children: Noah, John, and Alithea. Outside of church and family, his hobbies include comic books, video games, reading, hiking, and playing chess.