“It has been a great pleasure knowing Michael over the past thirteen years. From our earliest years of friendship he has been a stellar student of history who has since grown into an avid master of historical theology. Whatever Michael approached among the various venues of academics, he was quick to master, and his dedication, drive, and spirit simply amazed all who were privileged to know him.

I saw all of this come to the fore this summer at Vision Forum’s Quadricentennial Celebration in Virginia. Michael simply dazzled each of his tour groups with his sharp wit, thorough knowledge, and robust heart for the Lord. As much as he was gifted, he was mightily used during his brief earthly tenure. He will be greatly missed as a remarkable student, and accomplished associate, and most of all, the dearest of friends.”

Dan Ford, author of In the Name of God, Amen and historian for the Jamestown Quadricentennial: A Celebration of God’s Providential History