Michael Easley is a teaching pastor at Fellowship Bible Church in Brentwood, Tennessee, recently coming from the Moody Bible Institute where he served as president since March 2005. As President and CEO at Moody, Michael oversaw the broadcasting, publishing, and education efforts of the Institute.
First impacted by the Bible teaching of Dr. Bob Tolson. Michael fell in love with learning the Scripture. While attending Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX, Michael was further influenced by men from Dallas Seminary. That exposure drove him to attend seminary to learn the Scriptures.
Prior to Fellowship Bible Church, Michael pastored Grand Prairie Bible Church in Grand Prairie, Texas for nine years and Immanuel Bible Church—located inside the Nation’s Capitol—for eleven years.
Michael met his bride Cindy at college. Married since 1980, they have enjoyed the privilege of speaking with FamilyLife Weekend To Remember conferences, marriage and family conferences, and missions trips in many countries. Michael continues to be sought after as a conference speaker/teacher.
Michael received his Bachelors in Science in Education in 1980, a Masters of Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary in 1985, and his Doctorate in Ministry in 2003. In recognition of his doctoral work, Michael received the John G. Mitchell Award for outstanding scholarship and effectiveness in ministry.
Michael has written, “Interludes: Prayers and Reflections of a Servant’s Heart,” and co-authored “The Da Vinci Code Controversy” with Dillon Burroughs and John Ankerberg. Michael has been the featured speaker on the weekly broadcast, “Moody Presents” and the daily 30 minute program, “inContext with Michael Easley.”
Michael and Cindy find their greatest joy and challenges in raising three daughters and one son. Additionally, they love mentoring young married couples.