Michael Hegeman holds a Ph.D. in Homiletics (Preaching) and New Testament from Princeton Theological Seminary where he taught speech, preaching, and liturgy for ten years.  An Arizona resident since 1978, Michael graduated from Grand Canyon University with a degree in Music Education. Michael taught at the First Presbyterian Academy, formerly housed in the Historic First Presbyterian Church (Phoenix), where he served as an elder before going to Princeton Seminary. Michael teaches courses in Spiritual Studies and frequently lectures on diverse topics dealing with faith and religion around the Phoenix metropolitan area. He serves Pinnacle as Associate Pastor in Education and Associate Director to the Park Center. In October 2019, Michael was ordained to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament, PC(USA).