Meet Our Pastors...
Pastor Michael Wermuth brings more than 35 years of ministry experience to Life in Christ Ministries. Throughout his years of service, he has faithfully ministered as a pastor, educator, college professor, conference speaker, author, and hospice chaplain. His passion is to faithfully teach God's Word, equip believers for spiritual growth, and encourage people to develop a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.
Before entering full-time ministry, Pastor Michael served in the United States Navy aboard a nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine. Following his military service, he graduated from Messenger College in Joplin, Missouri, and later earned a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, graduating summa cum laude from both institutions.
Pastor Michael is the author of several books, including The Apocalypse: A Study in the Book of Revelation and Basic Bible Doctrines: A Pentecostal Viewpoint. He has also spoken at numerous Bible prophecy and end-times conferences and has participated in short-term mission trips to Ghana, Ukraine, Russia, Portugal, France, Canada, and Honduras.
Ordained with the Pentecostal Church of God in 1996, Pastor Michael has served the denomination in a variety of leadership roles. These include more than twenty years as Lead Pastor of Mt. Zion Family Worship Center in Traverse City, Michigan, Adjunct Professor at Messenger College, member of the college's Board of Regents, and District Secretary-Treasurer for the Mid-Atlantic Coast District. In addition to his pastoral ministry, he is a certified Hospice Chaplain and Grief Counselor, providing compassionate care and biblical encouragement to individuals and families during life's most challenging moments.
Pastor Missy Wermuth is an ordained minister with the Pentecostal Church of God whose heart for worship, discipleship, and compassionate ministry has impacted countless lives. She has ministered as a featured speaker at women's conferences, led worship, directed children's ministries, and served on short-term mission trips to Russia, Kenya, Trinidad, Guyana, England, and Guatemala.
In addition to her ministry experience, Pastor Missy is a Registered Nurse who served in the Intensive Care Unit of a regional hospital in North Carolina. Her unique combination of clinical experience and pastoral compassion enables her to minister with both wisdom and grace. She is also a gifted musician, singer, and songwriter whose love for worship inspires others to encounter the presence of God.
Pastor Michael and Pastor Missy began serving as the pastors of Life in Christ Ministries in July 2026. Together, they are committed to helping people know Christ, grow in their faith, discover their God-given purpose, and share the hope of the Gospel with their community and the world.
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