Michael Engfer
Michael is originally from the Tacoma, Washington area. For several years he served as a pastor and community leader in Pennsylvania, New York, and Hawaii. Michael served as a professor and vice president at a college in New York and then as a professor and president of an institute in Hawaii. Michael moved to Las Vegas, Nevada and was recruited to be an officer in the United States Air Force Reserves and serves as a Lieutenant Colonel and Wing Chaplain for all reserve Airmen at Nellis Air Force Base. He has deployed to Europe and the Middle East and served for three years on active duty. Michael has also served as a Chaplain to casinos, hospice, and the St. Rose Hospital network. Michael and his beautiful wife have four adult children. Together they volunteer and serve at churches and charities.
Phone: (702) 467 6131
Education
Doctor of Ministry, United Lutheran Seminary (Dissertation in Progress)
Doctoral Studies at Marywood University, Dallas Theological Seminary, Biblical Theological Seminary, and Hawaii Theological Seminary
Masters of Military Operational Art and Science Degree (Joint Leadership Specialization), Arizona State University
Master of Divinity (Counseling Specialization), Clarks Summit University
Master of Ministry (Leadership Specialization), Clarks Summit University
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE - 4 ACPE Accredited Units)
Board Certified Chaplain (BCC)
Bachelor of Science in Bible and Pastoral Studies (Minor in Greek), Clarks Summit University
Bible Certificate, Word of Life Bible Institute
Memberships
American Legion, Henderson, NV Post
Association of Clinical Pastoral Education
Association of Professional Chaplains
Chaplain, United States Air Force
Licensed Marriage Officiant, Clark County NV
Military Officer Association of America
National Guard Association of the United States
Nevadans for the Common Good
Priest, The Episcopal Church
VFW – Veterans of Foreign Wars, Henderson, NV Post
Fun Facts
Favorite Food: Thai Food
Hobbies: Hiking, grilling, watching NFL, time with family, dancing, travel, Vegas pool parties, arts & entertainment, ethnic cuisine
If you could be any fictional character, who would it be? 007 – Bond, James Bond
What is your favorite Bible verse or saying? Micah 6:8
Favorite People & Historical Figures: Martin Luther King Junior, Ross Perot, Michael Curry, Abraham Lincoln, Nadia Bolz-Weber, and Brene Brown