Michael Connor

Michael grew up on a farm in northern Maryland and did undergraduate studies in International Relations at American University in Washington D.C. While being exposed to global issues as a student, he became convinced that the real needs of the peoples of the world are not political and economic, but moral and spiritual. Based on this conviction and a clear call from God, he joined the staff of Campus Crusade for Christ in 1979. In 1982, he was sent as a missionary to French-speaking Cote d’Ivoire, Africa where he served as Campus Crusade’s Country Coordinator until 1991.Following that, he earned a Masters of Divinity and achieved Ph.D. candidacy in Intercultural Studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

Michael ministered with Christian Embassy from 1996-2005, serving the international diplomatic community in Washington, D.C. Christian Embassy serves as a spiritual resource to government, military and diplomatic leaders and their families. In July of 2005, Michael became Pastor of Mission and Outreach at Immanuel. He and his wife Michele have two children, both of whom are married, and four grandchildren.