We want to take the opportunity to get to know some of the members of our congregation and staff who serve in different ways. This month we are featuring Mike Weeks, our Associate Pastor of Discipleship.
Mike and his family have been at The Falls Church Anglican since August of 2023 when he was brought on as the new Timothy Curate. Before he arrived, he was seeking a healthy and Biblically orthodox church to serve. Mike’s time here has already strengthened and blessed the church.
Growing up in Australia as the son of a pastor in a small town, Mike’s childhood is tied to being part of the church. Although he checked the boxes of what he thought a “good Christian” should be, his faith in Christ was not a living and active part of his life.
That all changed when he took a gap year between high school and college to attend a one-year Bible training course. He was getting discipled, soaking in God’s word, and finally when he went on a mission trip, God grabbed hold of him, and Mike placed his full trust in Christ.
God continued to mature him in his faith, as Mike trusted Him in every area of his life. He moved to Sydney and began attending an Anglican church through his college years. Mike completed four years of seminary, at Moore Theological College, before moving all the way to the United States to do his Doctor of Ministry at Beeson Divinity School. Completing his DMin, serving at Cathedral Church of the Advent, meeting and marrying Rachel, and starting their family together was all part of Mike’s time in Alabama.
When Mike reached out to Sam in January of 2023, they started a conversation about the possibility of Mike moving to this area and serving The Falls Church Anglican. He started in August of 2023, and has been an important part of continuing to grow disciples here.
One of Mike’s primary responsibilities is overseeing Baptism, Confirmation, and Membership at The Falls Church Anglican. He teaches the Membership & Confirmation class (which is offered three times per year). In this four-week class, he teaches through four topics: What is church?, Who is Jesus and what is unique about Christ? What is Anglicanism? Pillars of TFCA and tough topics.
Teaching baptism classes for children, teens, adults, and parents of infants is another aspect of sacramental ministries that Mike is leading. In addition to this he also oversees the high school confirmation class, conducts interviews for those seeking membership, oversees the 20s & 30s Ministry, and oversees the lay liturgical volunteers. As we are in the process of updating our Small Groups, Mike is involved in overseeing this ministry.
Rachel has also found community in the Women’s Ministry, and loves being a part of the Thursday morning Bible Study. Their children have found a home in Children & Family Ministry. Mike and Rachel both agree that they are blessed to be here, and excited to serve the Lord though The Falls Church Anglican.