by Nicole Hackett, Student Public Relations Writer
Mike Wilkerson, children's pastor at Spring Creek Church in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, will speak in chapel at Cedarville University on Thursday, Feb. 7. Chapel begins at 10 a.m. and is open to the public.
Wilkerson is an alumnus of Cedarville University, graduating in the class of 1994 with a Bachelor of Science in Bible comprehension. Wilkerson continued his education at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary in Michigan, earning a Master of Arts in ministry.
Wilkerson began church ministry directly out of college as the pastoral associate at First Baptist Church in Carmel, Indiana. In this role, Wilkerson was the student ministry director, worship leader and outreach coordinator.
After his time at First Baptist, Wilkerson served at Calvary Church in Fruitport, Michigan, initially as the spiritual life coordinator for Calvary Christian Schools. Over time, Wilkerson transitioned to being the pastor of young families and sports outreach, until 2009 when he became the children’s pastor at Spring Creek Church.
Located in southwest Ohio, Cedarville University is an accredited, Christ-centered, Baptist institution with an enrollment of 4,193 undergraduate, graduate and online students in more than 150 areas of study. Founded in 1887, Cedarville is recognized nationally for its authentic Christian community, rigorous academic programs, strong graduation and retention rates, accredited professional and health science offerings and leading student satisfaction ratings. For more information about the University, visit www.cedarville.edu.