Michael E. Evans is a God-called gift to the body of Christ. (Ephesians 4:8-11) He is an expert at discovering, developing, and maximizing the potential in people. A master trainer and presentations professional (Preacher, Motivational Speaker, Writer, Publisher, Trainer, Actor, Radio Talk-Show Host, Comedian and Poet), he is pastor of Encouraging Word Church and president of 2nd Ending Communications -- a Charleston, SC based consulting company devoted to helping you Find, Follow & Finish your course.For over twenty years, Michael has created and presented, award winning, persuasive speeches, programs and presentations, designed to stimulate creative thinking and the implementation and acceptance of new ideas. The results are evident throughout the U.S. and on fourcontinents.
While pastoring a local church for twelve years, Michael started seven additional churches, a publishing company, a leadership training school and an organization geared toward attacking the problem of racism and division in the Body of Christ. Michael's expertise has also benefited many industries, including Radio, Television, Film, Theater, Sales (Retail & Direct Mail), Print Advertising, Hospitality, Education, & Government.
2nd Ending's clients, past and present, include: The Hermitage Hotel, Kiawah Island Resorts, The US Army, SEARS, Orient Express Hotels -- The Charleston Place Hotel, Advantica/Denny's, NEXTEL Communications, The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, The Rowan County Chamber of Commerce, The Cleveland County Chamber of Commerce, The Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, The Atlanta Human Resources Association, The American Society for Training & Development, The City of Charleston, The Boy Scouts of America, The College of Charleston, Avery Research Center, 100 Black Men of Charleston, Inc., The Knights of Peter Claver, The Charleston County School District, The Berkeley County School District, The Field Trip Company, The School-To-Career Task Force, Trident Health Systems, World Vision, Capital Broadcasting, Jefferson Pilot Communications, DHEC - SC Bureau of Drug Control, The Charleston Commissioners of Public Works, Santee Cooper, and a host of others...
Michael holds a BA degree from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an honorary Ph.D. from Hosanna Bible College where he taught for two years. He has completed a variety of training programs, including AMA's Effective Executive Speaking Course, prompting invitations from other attendees to; "...come speak to my managers."
Michael sends a daily e-mail from The EncourageMINT to thousands of subscribers around the world. He has self-published four books: Getting Out of Debt & Staying Out (Out of Print), One Nation Under Attack...Understanding the Creation of the Nations (8,000+ copies sold), A Dream Lies Dead, The EncourageMINT (A daily devotional).
Michael is currently ghost writing two new books, and preparing to publish two books of his own: This Old Tree (a poetic picture book) & HELP! A survival manual for managers.
Michael and his wife Gloria live in Shallotte, NC, where they are actively involved in East Side Fellowship. Michael preaches, teaches, writes, travels, and trains. Gloria manages the ministry and home while operating in the ministry of helps. They have one daughter; Michael Gabrielle Evans.
(I need to update this Promotional Photo: Expect less hair and more grey when you see me;-)
