Mike Cooke grew up in New Jersey and began attending Circle A at age eleven. He invested every summer at Circle A for many years as a camper, auxiliary stuff, and Leadership Team member, and went on to become a deeply valued and influential part of the ongoing ministry of Circle A. Mike graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a Bachelor of Science degree. He resides in Florida with his wife, Maria and their son, James. He serves as a house church leader at his local church as well as a teacher for the children's ministry. He remains committed to the future of Circle A and Dynamic Living!