Michael serves as director of worship arts. He was born in Philadelphia, PA, and moved to Charlotte, NC in the early 90s (at which point he met his wife, Hannah). He attended UNC-Greensboro where he earned a BA in Music (Jazz Studies: piano). Michael came on staff at Christ Community in the fall of 2003 and served as worship leader and Director of Worship before helping start Hope Chapel in 2008. He is an artist, songwriter, graphic designer, and roots for the Philadelphia Eagles. Michael and Hannah (a private-practice counselor) were married in 2004; they are parents to Piper (11), Watts (9), and Lucy (4).
Michael released an album of original songs called “Songs in the Night” in 2015. He also designs and builds things, which you can see at michaelvanpatter.com.