Mitch grew up in Laurel.   After high school, he earned a degree from Yellowstone Christian College. Mitch then completed a Masters in History from Liberty.    In 2014 he was lucky enough to marry his wife Kelli.  This young couple participates in the GBC worship team and spends time investing in young people in the Laurel community.  Mitch was hired on as the youth and college pastor in the spring of 2018.  In 2021 Mitch came on full-time staff as the Senior Youth & Adult Pastor/Facility & Technology Coordinator.