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Dr.
Michael McKee, a native of Fort Worth, Texas, graduated from the
University of Texas with a BA in Government. He also received his
Masters of Divinity from Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist
University. He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity from Texas
Wesleyan University. He
is a member of the Central Texas Conference Board of Ordained Ministry,
and is Chairperson of the following: Fort Worth Mid-Cities District
Committee on Ordained Ministry, Board of Texas Methodist Foundation, and
the Executive Board of Perkins School of Theology at SMU. He is a member
of the Executive Committee and Board of Trustees of Southwestern
University, and serves on the Board of Harris Methodist Hospital System
as the Chairperson of the Pastoral Care Committee. He is also serving as
a member of the United Methodist Church General Board of Church and
Society. Dr.
McKee served as a 2004 Jurisdictional Conference Delegate and a 2004
Alternate to the General Conference. He is Past-President of the Board
of Directors for Women’s Haven of Tarrant County; Past-Chairperson of
the Advisory Board and a member of the Steering Committee for the More
Than Houses Campaign for Habitat for Humanity, and Past Chair of the
Perkins School of Theology Alumni Council. He
and his wife, Joan, have two daughters—Erin lives in Los Angeles and
Meredith lives in Dallas. Mike
is beginning his 10th year as the Senior Minister of First United
Methodist Church of Hurst after having served other United Methodist
congregations in the Fort Worth area. During his time as the pastor, he
has provided leadership for a building project that added over 40,000
sq. ft. in education/fellowship space. He has also brought together a
talented group of staff members. Together, the staff has promoted
Disciple Bible Study as a major Christian formation experience for
hundreds of people in the congregation, revitalized and refocused the
ministry to children, students and their families, enhanced the music
ministry, and extended the mission and outreach of the congregation.
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