G. Michael Cocoris received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Tennessee Temple University, a Master of Theology degree from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a Doctorate of Divinity from Biola University. G. Michael Cocoris received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Tennessee Temple University, a Master of Theology degree from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a Doctorate of Divinity from Biola University. He has been an evangelist, conference speaker, adjunct professor, visiting lecturer, author, pastor, and world traveler.While in seminary, Mike was Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Pattonville, Texas, where he was ordained. He was an itinerant evangelist, speaking in churches, youth camps, conferences, service clubs, high schools, colleges, and seminaries throughout the United States. He has spoken in more than 40 states, conducted tours to the Holy Land, England, Europe, and China, has served on the board of four Christian organizations, including a college and a university, and has been listed in Who's Who in Religion. He became Senior Pastor of the historic Church of the Open Door, first in downtown Los Angeles and later in Glendora, CA. While at the Church of the Open Door, he had a daily radio broadcast that was heard on as many as 59 stations. He was the Pastor of The Lindley Church in Tarzana, CA. He and his wife, Patricia, live in Santa Monica, CA.