About

Mike Holt has a passion for souls, and it’s contagious. He is an outstanding communicator and deep thinker. His added humor makes him a choice servant for the Lord Jesus Christ. I recommend him for any camps or conventions in your district. Jay Mooney
Former National Youth Director

A LITTLE ABOUT ME

I grew up in Columbus, GA. I am a first generation believer who grew up in a home with significant challenges. At the age of 17 I placed my faith in Jesus Christ and, by the grace of God, these challenges would then become channels of effective ministry. I attended the University of Georgia, where I met my wife Carla in Chi Alpha campus ministries, started youth pastoring at the age of 21, and have never looked back.

In the early days of my ministry, I felt a strong calling to evangelism and developing young people called to missions. After youth pastoring and serving as a missionary to students through Youth Alive, I launched Missio Dei, a school of missions and evangelism for young adults (www.mymissionsjourney.com).

I also have a passion to write and develop resources for leaders and in 2014, I founded Reach the City, a 40 Day personal growth and outreach campaign for the local church (www.reachthecity.com). Through Missio Dei and Reach the City, thousands have come to Christ in a multitude of mission contexts.

In 2015 Carla and I felt stirred toward a season of pastoring and relocated back to Athens Ga. I became the lead pastor of a fantastic, multicultural church called Nations Church. (www.ncathens.com). I still travel extensively with a passion to encourage other leaders and empower people to become everything God has called them to be.

God has blessed me with the ability to connect with all ages through my passion, humor, and creativity. I have also just authored my first book, A Life that Wins, and am writing my second entitled, Inside Out-Developing the CORE of your faith.

Mike Holt is a man with a passion for the power of God and for the Word of God. I have known him for a long time. I know his life. He astounded me for the first time I heard him speak 14 years ago and I feel no differently today.

Joe Phillips
Evangelist and Christian Comedian