Jerald, otherwise knows as, Michael Ray serves as our Youth Director. Michael has 36+ years of youth ministry experience and has been a member of Stow Alliance for 20 years. He is passionate for bringing God’s Word to bear into all of life’s situations and circumstances – especially those pertaining to teenagers.
Michael has led retreats, participated in numerous youth conferences, served on short-term mission trips, pastored youth summer camp, and created discipleship curriculum. Additionally, he regularly preaches and mentors young men in local juvenile detention centers. His next ambition is to become an author.
His interests and hobbies include fitness, sports, games, and all things outdoors. Michael is an avid reader and writer. He is the father of two adult children – Josh and Jake.
