Steve and Mechele McMichael are the founding Senior Pastors of Maranatha Christian Center and head of Maranatha Ministries. Maranatha Christian Center is an evangelistic, spirit-empowered church that has its reaches in Northeast Texas and Southeast Oklahoma. Since its inception in 1985 Maranatha has directed its efforts to bringing the Gospel of Christ to more than 20 different countries all over the world. Steve and Mechele serve as a vital part of the local community participating in many events that reflects their love for others, and most importantly, their love for Christ.

Steve and his wife, Mechele, have been married for 30 years and are blessed with one child at home, and two married. They reside in De kalb, Texas.