Mike Slaughter is Lead Pastor and Chief Dreamer of Ginghamsburg Church in Tipp City, Ohio where he has served for over three decades. His dynamic teaching, heart for the lost, and innovate approach to ministry has grown the church from 90 to over 4000 weekly attendees. Under his leadership, Ginghamsburg Church has also become known as an early innovator of small group and cyber ministry. 

Mike is a tireless advocate for the people of Darfur, Sudan. His church has invested $7.2 million into sustainable humanitarian relief projects there. Mike is the author of several books including The Christian Wallet, Dare to Dream, and Christmas is Not Your Birthday. He is also a conference speaker who is passionate about equipping ministry leaders to minimize brick and maximize mission in their churches. Mike and his wife, Carolyn, live in Tipp City, Ohio. They have two grown children.