Michael Beates

Michael S. Beates is a minister of the Presbyterian Church of America, as well as associate pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Winter Park. Beates has been the dean of students at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, and has taught at the Orlando campus of Belhaven since its formation. After he edited at Tabletalk magazine, he became a specialist at Ligonier Ministries, a program by R.C. Sproul, in adult education, and he wrote articles on numerous subjects, including John Calvin. He now works on the International Board of Directors for the organization of Joni and Friends: The Disability Outreach of Joni Eareckson Tada. He lives with Mary, his wife, and their seven children, three of whom are adopted.