Mike Stickler’s life experiences serve as the foundation for his passion to help those who need the love and relationship of Jesus Christ. Over the years he has served as Executive Director of a rescue center for homeless men, women, and children, handled oversight of a men’s discipleship house, consulted with both Prison Fellowship Ministries and Family Life marriage conferences, and contracted as Festival Director and Director of Church Relations for the Luis Palau Association. Mike was the organizing catalyst of Transformation Dallas, a partnership between the Global Day of Prayer, KLTY’s Celebrate Freedom, 90 Days of Blessing and the Luis Palau Association.  In addition to his professional experience, Mike also served as a Senior Pastor and Senior Associate Pastor for nearly 13 years.

Stickler is known as a “city reacher” and is active in building partnerships with faith-based and community initiatives in communities across the nation. Recognizing that nonprofit organizations must aggressively compete for the resources necessary to fulfill their vision, Mike now focuses his expertise on furthering the good work of these organizations through funding and strategic planning. He and his team are currently working on Vision2020, a campaign to help faith-based and community organizations raise one billion dollars worldwide.

Mike attended the Colorado State University at Fort Collins, California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo and has completed course work in Theology and Bible Studies at Grace Bible College. Among his most meaningful life accomplishments are a 31-year marriage to his wife, Kim, and the pride he takes in their two grown sons, wonderful daughter-in-law, one grandson and one granddaughter.