Christians In Politics - Rep. Tony Randolph | Theology, Things & Stuff #004

J. Christopher McMichael was privileged to be raised in a Christian home, attending church his entire life. He surrendered his life to the Lord as a child while at a summer Baptist youth camp in the mountains of Tennessee. As a teenager on his first missions trip, he began to recognize the call of God to ministry. He earned a degree in earth sciences from Tennessee Tech University and enjoyed a successful career as a geologist in geotechnical engineering and mining. In 2007, he and his wife Manda were installed as the pastors of Engrafted Word Church while continuing to consult as a geologist for the next thirteen years. Today, Chris’ focus in solely on the church and world missions. After authoring six books and learning the ins and outs of book publishing, he launched Petra Press Publishing in 2023, with the goal of helping pastors and ministers publish their God-inspired work with the highest standard possible. Chris and his wife have three children they love raising in Tennessee.

Tony Randolph was born and raised in Franklin, KY. After graduation, Tony joined the army and served for 6 years. He moved to Rapid City, SD in 1996 and married Audrey Randolph in 2011, they have 7 children. Tony is an electrical contractor and has served as a South Dakota state representative since 2018 and serves as the Pennington Co. State Committeeman since 2023. He has attended Word of Truth Family Church since 2004 where he serves as a deacon.