Surviving Vietnam - Pastor Ronnie Pitman | Theology, Things & Stuff #007

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.

Pastor Ronnie Pittman is the founding pastor of Glory Tabernacle Church in Asheville, North Carolina, a vibrant non- denominational ministry established in 1990. Born and raised in the mountains of Western North Carolina, Ronnie’s early life was shaped by hardship, military service in Vietnam, and a powerful spiritual awakening that led him from addiction to redemption. Alongside his wife Kathy, Ronnie answered the call to ministry with unwavering faith. What began as a small gathering in a basement has grown into a thriving church located at 1221 Sweeten Creek Road, offering weekly services, prayer gatherings, and community and mission outreach rooted in biblical truth and discipleship. Known for his heartfelt preaching and authentic leadership, Pastor Ronnie has spent over three decades guiding others toward spiritual transformation. His journey is a living testimony to the grace of God and the power of perseverance.