Gospel in Real Life exists to transform people and change the world via the inspired word of God, one gospel blog and podcast at a time. GRL also seeks to perfect and equip believers around globe to know, serve, and share Jesus Christ at home, church, and community.
Dr. Michael Wright is called by God to preach and teach God's word and equip God’s people via pulpit and podcast. He has served the Lord as a ministry leader and teaching pastor for over 40 years in Colorado, Florida, and Texas. Dr. Wright currently serves as President of Gospel in Real Life, a blog and podcast providing biblical truth in over 100 countries around the globe. He also serves as Men’s Ministry Leader at Restoration Church in Southlake Texas.
His motto: The Word of God perfects and equips the man of God to perform the good work of God. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
Michael became a Christian and was baptized in 1971 at the age of 13. He was discipled by good and godly people in his local church (a church plant). They equipped him to rigorously read and study and rightly handle the word of God. He was also trained to play guitar, write music, and lead people to worship the Lord through song. Dr. Wright holds a Bachelor of Arts in Ministry Careers and Counseling from East Texas Baptist University (1983), a Master of Arts in Christian Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1989), and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary (2008).
Michael married Natalie on May 28, 1983 in Tatum, Texas. They have two grown children and four grandchildren. They now live happily in Keller, Texas and have done so since December 2008. Michael and Natalie enjoy travel and time spent hanging with family. As a serious hobby, Michael is an instrument-rated private and commercial pilot.
“Serving the Lord via the local church has been a lifelong blessing. I’m officially retired, but not on vacation. I’ll serve Christ via family and the family of God until he calls me home.” MW