Profiles

Rev. Michael Gulker is President of The Colossian Forum. He has a long-standing interest in the oft-times contentious intersection of faith and culture and how both thrive best when rooted in worship. During his eleven years at The Colossian Forum, Michael has become a leader turning conflict into opportunity for deeper discipleship and a more beautiful witness. The Colossian Forum has equipped hundreds of church leaders and thousands of lay people in transformative Christian practices that harness the energy of everyday conflicts for positive spiritual formation.

A native of West Michigan, Michael studied philosophy and theology at Calvin College, has a divinity degree from Duke Divinity School, and is an ordained Mennonite pastor. Before coming to The Colossian Forum, he served as pastor of Christ Community Church in Des Moines, Iowa. He and his wife, Jodie, have two children