Trusting God's call, after 15 years of Youth Ministry, along with 7 years of church planting, and  4 incredible years of Lead Pastoring in South Hill, WA, the Allison's returned to California in 2019 to launch a new work out of Bethel Church in Lodi. While high school sweethearts in Antioch, Bethel invested in their lives and ministry from a young age. Now, having made many life-long friends in ministry, and seen God's hand and favor at every turn, they move forward believing you can hear from God and do anything!

Currently, Mike serves as a Regional Board Member, and is the Pacific Region Youth Director for Open Bible Churches. He is enrolled at Wheaton College and is pursuing a master’s degree in Ministry and Leadership.

Mike and Kristine have three amazing kids, Brayden, Mason and Emilya. They love movies, games, and recently began horseback riding. The family has a passion to share the Gospel of Peace in creative ways so that anyone, anywhere would have the opportunity to take a step towards Jesus.