Rev. Michael L. Eley, Jr., M.Div.

Michael Eley, Jr. is a highly accomplished and dedicated minister, educator, and community leader. At seven, he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior, and his faith has been a driving force in all aspects of his life.

In 2013, Michael was inducted into the Academy of Preachers. He preached his initial sermon and was licensed into the gospel ministry in June 2015 at Mount Peace Baptist Church in Raleigh, North Carolina under the pastoral leadership of the Rev. Dr. J. Vincent Terry, Sr. 

Michael is a Spring 2018 honors graduate of Hampton University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Marketing. While at Hampton, he was actively involved in various campus organizations and served as a spiritual leader in the community through his 501(c)3 organization Outpour, Inc.

In the spring of 2021, Michael graduated from Wake Forest University School of Divinity, earning the Master of Divinity and a certificate in Faith-Based Nonprofit Leadership. Michael was ordained into the Gospel ministry in June of 2022, a testament to his commitment to serving God and his community. 

He currently serves as the Youth & Young Adult Pastor at Friendship Chapel Baptist Church in Wake Forest, NC, under the pastoral leadership of the Rev. Dr. Enoch E. Holloway, Sr. In addition to this role, April of 2023 he began his tenure as Interim Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Clinton, Inc.

Michael is also a highly regarded career technical educator in the Wake County Public School System. He is dedicated to helping his students achieve their goals and full potential.

In addition to his work in education and ministry, Michael is a dedicated community leader. He serves as an Executive Committee Member of the Young Preachers Network of the General Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, Inc.

Michael's impressive achievements and unwavering dedication to his faith, education, and community inspire all who know him.
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