Michael Kurtz, D Min, LMFT is a lead pastor in the Western N.C. Conference (UMC).He also works part time as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.He has authored several articles and four books.His soon to be released and most recent book is entitled From Pew Sitters to Servant Leaders: Developing Servant Leader Volunteers Through Mentoring. Plow Point Press will be printing and releasing this practical ministry resource in coming months. Michael and his wife, Karen, currently live in the North Carolina mountains where they love hiking in the great outdoors.