Michael S BeatesMichael S. Beates, DMin, served on the International Board of Directors at Joni and Friends for ten years and has been involved in Christian ministry for thirty. He has written more than fifty articles for publications such as Tabletalkmagazine and the Orlando Sentinel, and he has contributed chapters to several books focusing on disabilities and hope. He has seven children, one of whom lives with profound disabilities while two others face significant challenges. Read More Read Less