Rev. Dr. Michael Beck is a pastor, professor, author, and the Director of Fresh Expressions Florida. He is a spiritual guide who helps people heal, love, and unleash imagination to create better lives, organizations, and communities. Michael and wife Jill are co-pastors of St. Marks UMC and Compassion UMC, and a network of thirteen fresh expressions led by laity that gather in tattoo parlors, dog parks, burrito joints, and digital spaces. They direct an inpatient rehab, a shelter for those experiencing homelessness, and a local anti-racism movement. Michael also teaches as an adjunct professor at several seminaries. He coaches, trains, and educates leaders internationally across a broad theological spectrum and has consulted with hundreds of churches, denominations, and networks.

Beck earned a Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary Orlando and a Doctorate in Semiotics and Future Studies at Portland Seminary with his mentor Leonard Sweet. He’s the author of over nine books and is considered a global thought leader in the Fresh Expressions movement.

Additionally, Michael serves as Director of the Fresh Expressions House of Studies at United Theological Seminary and Director of Fresh Expressions United Methodist.