Since my first teaching job at Hanalani Schools on Oahu, Hawaii, in 1998, I’ve wanted to do nothing more than teach. In nearly every role I’ve had since then, teaching has been part of that  work.

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More importantly, I  believe that teaching, communicating ideas, and skills, and above all, having the opportunity to instruct and disciple people in the truth of God’s Word, is the work that God has made me to do. This is why I'm committed to finding new ways to share and teach the truth of God's Word, here at heavydutymike.com—through whatever means necessary, but including writing, blogging, talking, teaching, and sharing in whatever capacity God allows me to be part of. My life has really been lived in three parts: the first thirty, the middle ten, and the last ten. It was during that middle 10 that I became a true disciple of Christ and one of the reasons this blog now exists. 

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I've spent almost 20 years of my life now as part of the heavy-duty diesel, automotive, and transport refrigeration industry—including being a line, service & diagnostic technician, a mobile fleet mechanic, a shift manager and service supervisor, and finally a corporate trainer and director of fleet refrigeration. All of these experiences have worked to shape the person that I am today. Specifically, the character I possess and the faith in Christ I now find essential to living my life. The heavy-duty diesel trades were the crucible that exposed my true character flaws, and more importantly, my sin and my true need for repentance. The grind of the work taught me the value of personal responsibility, objectivity, fortitude, and authenticity. Throughout these years, I have worked with my hands building, repairing, and maintaining mechanical equipment, while also leading teams and crews to achieve goals and complete jobs.

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I’ve been a leader, taught leadership, and led other groups of leaders. I’ve taught nearly every subject in middle school, coached in some capacity nearly every sport in high school, and if you know anything about private Christian education, I’ve done just about every job in the school. The reality, though, is that none of these jobs, experiences, or even accomplishments compares to being a parent to my two, now adult children—Noah and Kate— I praise God for the blessing and opportunity to teach, love, and disciple them these past nearly 22 years. This site is an extension of what we as a family have been collectively learning about Jesus Christ, the biblical truth He’s revealed in His Word, and the path of conformity to His image that He is doing in us, day by day.

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If you are interested in knowing more about me and the teaching ministry here use the contact link below to send me a message. May God Bless you my friend; thank you for taking the time to stop by and read about me and what heavydutymike.com is all about.

 

Soli Deo Gloria,

~Michael C