THE JOSHUA GENERATION

Michel's football career began as a freshman All-American and a four-year starter at Virginia Tech, later playing in the NFL with the NY Jets. Then, he went on staff at Liberty University as VP of Urban Outreach, until he moved to New York City to enter the pulpit, where he served for over 30 years betwen Harlem and Manhattan. In 2018 he and his wife, Saria, moved to Philadelphia where he now serves as the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Council of Clergy, hosts a weekly radio show/podcast called Football, Family, & Faith, and serves on the board of Small Things, a non-profit tackling food insecurity. Michel is a proud father and grandfather, a published author, marathon runner, and a recognized media commentator, serves as Chaplain for the Upper Marion High School Football team and has recently earned his Doctorate in Ministry from Antioch University.