Mike Leiter is a Michigan based pastor, theology enthusiast, Bible teacher, podcast host, and singer/songwriter.

Mike holds a Masters of Arts in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary (summa cum laude) and an Advanced Certificate of Biblical Leadership from the Vineyard Institute. 

Mike is the founding and lead pastor of The Vineyard Church of Freeland, Michigan, which is located at the heart of the Tri-Cities (Saginaw, Bay City, and Midland). 

Mike also hosts two podcasts. SermonPLUS and TRUE VINE RADIO.

Theologically, Mike considers himself to be a "responsible charismatic". Mike is continuationist in his view on the spiritual gifts, but is also "Berean" in his approach to teachings - all things must be considered through a careful and responsible interpretation of Scripture (Acts 17:11). Mike follows John Wimber's model of standing in the tension between our Evangelical, Pentecostal, and Liturgical church traditions. Mike's theological lenses have been significantly influenced by scholars and teachers such as Dr. N.T. Wright, Dr. Michael Heiser, Dr. Derek Morphew, and of course, John Wimber.

Mike was raised in a musical family and was surrounded by singers and musicians throughout his childhood. Mike has written over 100 original songs, and will occasionally share them during worship or perform them at local coffee houses. Other music side projects include playing the occasional solo-acoustic coffee house show and as lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist for the classic rock/country/blues band Dynamo Joe.

Mike has been married to his wife, Tiffany, since 1995 and they have three adult Children: Mason (b. 1998) who serves in the U.S. Navy, Geoffrey (b. 2000) who lives locally and assists with The Vineyard Church ministry including playing bass on the worship team, and Jonathan (b. 2004) who serves in the U.S. Air Force. Mike and Tiffany also have two dogs (Kylo and Daisy), one cat (Mittens), and a bearded dragon (Kaiju).

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