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Dr. Kent Michael

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Dr. Kent Michael

I’m a leadership consultant and developmental psychologist, serving as Executive Director of the Alabama Center for Pastoral Resilience.

I work with pastors and ministry leaders and care deeply about resilient, emotionally steady leadership. I’ve spent more than a decade helping leaders grow in clarity, resilience, and purpose. As a leadership coach and educator, I’ve taught at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and have led training seminars for businesses, schools, and faith-based organizations. Coming from generations of ministers, I know firsthand how demanding the work of ministry can be. That lived experience fuels my desire to serve as a trusted resource for pastors and Christian leaders as they navigate the emotional, relational, and vocational challenges of leadership. I hold a Master of Education in Marriage and Family Counseling from the University of Montevallo and a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from The University of Alabama. At home, I enjoy quiet weekends with my wife and our three children. My favorite pastimes include fly fishing, hiking, watching Alabama football, and producing music for our church.

03/09/2026

Now taking applications.

08/08/2025

Equipping the Called is a six-month, self-paced, online leadership program specifically designed for clergy and lay leaders serving in rural and small-town churches. Grounded in systems thinking and theological insights, this program equips you with practical tools to nurture your spiritual formatio...

06/13/2025

05/06/2025

Lead Steady. Stay Resilient. Avoid Burnout.

Ministry demands clarity under pressure, emotional stamina, and the ability to lead others without losing yourself.

This fall, I’m inviting 6 pastors into the Resilient Minister Cohort—a 9-month experience built to increase your capacity, sharpen your leadership, and help you stay grounded when things get tough.

Grounded in systems thinking and practical theology, this cohort is for leaders who want to:

✔ Function at a higher level without overfunctioning
✔ Stay calm and connected when anxiety rises
✔ Protect themselves (and their families) from burnout
✔ Lead with long-haul effectiveness—not just survive

Includes monthly gatherings, targeted coaching, and peer support.

Only 3 spots remain. Scholarships available. Message me for details.

09/21/2024

Kicking off the final cohort meeting of our Thriving Congregations program. Excited to welcome Alabama Center for Pastoral Resilience as our guest presenters. We have 12 dynamic and forward thinking congregations represented! Going to be a great day!

08/04/2024

For my friends and colleagues who are ministers…

The Resilient Pastor Cohort is a program designed to equip ministers in their quest to bridge the gap between faith and functioning in their personal and congregational ties. As society becomes less mature, it is incumbent on pastors to become more adept at managing self (i.e. their responses) and ...

01/17/2024

Ed Friedman’s fourth season of

01/11/2024

Ed Friedman’s 3rd season of

01/09/2024

Ed Friedman’s second season of

01/08/2024

Ed Friedman’s 1st season of

01/05/2024

I’ll be sharing Ed Friedman’s 22 seasons of over the next couple of weeks.

Address

Birmingham, AL

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+12059339170

Website

http://acpr.consulting/

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