Originally from Laurel, MS, Michelle Lang now resides in Seattle, WA where she most recently left her position as Regional Training Manager for Vision Youth - a World Vision domestic program that grants and trains urban youth outreach workers using a curriculum she co-developed from her years of hands-on experience and learning.
In 1995 Michelle answered the call of God to “use your talents now” and joined the staff of Emerald City Outreach Ministries where she served as the Director of Youth Outreach and Leadership for 6 years. As Ministry Director she used her background in theater* to launched her first fusion of youth ministry and the performing arts called Heart & Soul Productions – an all teen theater and performing arts company. The goal of HSP was simple – “get urban kids to read and study the Bible by guaranteeing them the opportunity to make quality, full-length theatrical productions that are relevant and powerful to them and their audience.” In 1999, Michelle and her team of highly motivated high school students opened the doors of Stage Café 2000 - an Open Mic, Hip Hop, Creative Expression Joint for Seattle’s Urban Youth. This pioneering effort was highlighted as “a safe place for teens to express themselves” on the local KOMO TV4 “Good News” program.
Michelle has lent her skill, talent and passion to many community/collaborative efforts including the Seattle Center, Langston Hughes, Rainier Beach and Cleveland High School Theater Arts Programs and many youth conferences and camps around the country (Young Life, Vision Youth, Hispanic Ministry Center (LA), Luis Palau Festivals).
Currently Michelle pours her heart out with her band Still Water (MLSW) and as Youth & Young Adult Minister at Church By The Side of the Road (CBSR). Still Water is a contemporary gospel band with an upbeat R&B/Hip-Hop sound. “A Still Water concert is a masterful production marked with dance, drama, special effects and lots of audience interaction.” At CBSR, Michelle challenges the youth to “uncompartmentalize their worship” and seek the will and way of God in all areas of their lives. Michelle is also on-staff at University Presbyterian Church as the Urban Ministry Coordinator for the Intentional Community program.
Michelle is a highly sought after speaker and worship leader for schools, camps and conferences. She received her BA in Psychology (Organizational Development & Behavior) in 2004 from Seattle Pacific University. She is single with no children and lives in Seattle, Washington.
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