About Me
Doing what I love to do - Teaching!
I had the opportunity to meet Paul Young, the author of The Shack.
My beautiful wife, Amanda.
Hey, I’m Michael Wilson.
I’m a pastor, Bible teacher, and unapologetic Jesus follower with a heart for people who feel like they don’t belong — those who’ve been hurt by religion or burned out by church. If you’ve ever felt like a misfit in faith, wondering if there’s a place for you, I want you to know: you’re not alone. You do belong, and there’s space for you here.
Over the years, I’ve been drawn to help people rediscover the real Jesus — not the one shaped by culture, politics, or performance, but the One who sees us, heals us, and calls us family. My teaching often centers on the fatherhood of God and our identity as His children. I love helping people learn how to be more fully alive and authentically human as they follow Jesus.
I’m currently planting a church called Renovatus — a spiritual home for those who don’t feel at home in traditional church spaces. We exist for the spiritually discontent, the seekers, the skeptics, and the wounded. At our core, we’re building a family marked by honest conversations and intentional relationships with God and with each other.
This website is a space where I share what I’m learning, what I’m wrestling with, and what I believe God is saying to our generation. Whether you're here to explore, heal, grow, or reconnect — I’m honored you’re here.
Let’s walk this out together.
— Michael
A Few Quick Facts
📍 Based in Dyersburg, TN.
📍 Born and raised in southern Ohio.
🎤 I've been preaching since I was 13 years old.
👨👧👦 I’m a proud dad of 5 amazing kids
🎥 I host a show on YouTube called Thinking Allowed.
🧠 Deep thinker, but I love keeping things practical and relational.
☕ Iced coffee, conversation, and community are my love languages
🌲 I enjoy fishing, kayaking, hiking, and reading — anything that helps me slow down and connect.
🎯 Life mission: Bring order and structure to that which is disorderly and chaotic.
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