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Michael Barton - Dir.Student Ministries

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Mike joined the Parkwood staff in June 2006 after three years of ministry with the Coalition for Christian Outreach at Waynesburg College. Mike was born and raised in Hampton Township and is a graduate of Hampton High School. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Student Ministries from Geneva College, and his Master's Degree in Higher Education from Geneva College. Mike is a community outreach driven youth director who enjoys networking and providing new experiences for our youth. Mike strives to combine community service, fellowship, and personal faith development into our youth group program.

Mike and his wife Julie have a son named Jacob. Julie is a graduate of Deer Lakes High School and received both her Bachelor's Degree in Health Science and her Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from Duquesne University. Julie currently works as an Occupational Therapist at a skilled nursing facility in Monroeville, PA.   

Getting to know Mike...

1. What is your all-time favorite movie? Any comedy or action/adventure. I love the Chronicles of Narnia, The Lord of the Rings, Pirates of the Caribbean, etc. The list is too long.
2. If someone borrowed your car what would they hear when they turned on the radio? Probably anything rock n' roll.
3. What is your ideal meal? Italian...garlic bread, yum!
4. What is your favorite verse of scripture? Why? Isaiah 40:31 has always been a verse of inspiration for me.
5. If you could have dinner with one Biblical figure (besides Jesus) who would it be and why? Probably Noah. I would love to know the details about the arc and all the animals.
6. Favorite sport? Favorite sports team?  Football. The Steelers, of course.
7. Who would play you in a movie about your life? Mike O' Malley (from Yes, Dear)
8. Website most frequented? My e-mail...about 65 times a day!
9. What is the last book you read? "Quiet Strength" by Tony Dungy
10. Favorite vacation destination? Florida