Dr. Michael Wesley, Sr. is a retired educator, author of four books related to church development. He has spent the last forty years serving as pastor of a historic church in Birmingham, Alabama. He has led the congregation from a few in number to becoming one of the largest churches in Birmingham. In addition, he has led community development that has revitalized his neighborhood. Dr. Wesley is regularly sought after to speak in schools, churches and conventions. His gifts are well documented. He is married to the former Venita Burkes and is the father of two sons that are pastors: Dr. Michael Wesley, Jr. and Rev. James Wesley.