Pastor R. Michael Sanders

Dr. R. Michael Sanders serves as Pastor of the Topinabee Community Church. Born and raised in Mt. Vernon, IL, his southern ‘twang’ still occasionally presents itself during his uplifting, Bible-based sermons that are grounded in a thorough understanding of scripture and years of experience as a pastor and teacher
Pastor Mike attended school in Illinois, receiving his B.S. degree from Southern Illinois University, two Masters degrees, including a Master of Divinity, from Southern Seminary in Louisville, KY. His Doctorate is from the Oxford Graduate School.
Pastor Mike enjoys serving TCC with his wife, Kathy. They share their home with new addition, Watson, an Aussiedoodle. Pastor Mike writes devotions for the Petoskey and Cheboygan newspapers, online subscribers, and has written several books. His passion for bringing the Gospel to others comes out in both his preaching and his writing.
Pastor Mike attended school in Illinois, receiving his B.S. degree from Southern Illinois University, two Masters degrees, including a Master of Divinity, from Southern Seminary in Louisville, KY. His Doctorate is from the Oxford Graduate School.
Pastor Mike enjoys serving TCC with his wife, Kathy. They share their home with new addition, Watson, an Aussiedoodle. Pastor Mike writes devotions for the Petoskey and Cheboygan newspapers, online subscribers, and has written several books. His passion for bringing the Gospel to others comes out in both his preaching and his writing.
DEACONS
Paul and Nancy Blome
Dan and Heather Duncan
Andrew Duncan
Barbara Bergin
CHURCH STAFF
Kathy Sanders- Secretary
Laurie Major- Treasurer
Nancy Love- Music Director
Heather Duncan- Musician
Andrew Duncan- System Technologies Manager
CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Chair- Mike Figura
Vice-Chair- Mike Ridley
Education- Bob Redmond
Fellowship- Mary Barker
Memorials- Luann Wentworth
Missions- Jane Motschall
Assistant to Treasurer- Lorna Morrow
Personnel- Jeff Shade
Property- Mike Figura with Mike Ridley
Paul and Nancy Blome
Dan and Heather Duncan
Andrew Duncan
Barbara Bergin
CHURCH STAFF
Kathy Sanders- Secretary
Laurie Major- Treasurer
Nancy Love- Music Director
Heather Duncan- Musician
Andrew Duncan- System Technologies Manager
CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Chair- Mike Figura
Vice-Chair- Mike Ridley
Education- Bob Redmond
Fellowship- Mary Barker
Memorials- Luann Wentworth
Missions- Jane Motschall
Assistant to Treasurer- Lorna Morrow
Personnel- Jeff Shade
Property- Mike Figura with Mike Ridley