Mike McKeithen
I was raised in the Southern Baptist tradition by parents who insisted I be at church whenever the doors were open, especially for any youth activities. Like many I drifted away from God and the church while working my way through college (BBA in Management, Georgia State University), followed by service in the Marine Corps as an infantry officer in Viet Nam (1968-69). Returning to civilian life I graduated from law school (JD from Emory University) and began my career in law as a commercial real estate attorney, which I continue to practice in Atlanta.
My parents' (followed by my wife's) insistence on church attendance paid off later in my life when, similar to the experience of C.S. Lewis, I slowly became aware of the signs that a loving and forgiving God placed along my path. I discovered apologetics beginning with Lewis' Mere Christianity and then was led to Dr. Breshears and Areopagus. This ministry has much to offer in filling the void for those like myself who thirst for a deeper understanding of faith and reason.
My wife, Darlene, and I are blessed with two married daughters and three granddaughters. We are members of Mt Bethel UMC, where we are active in missions and in the youth programs as 7th grade Sunday school teachers and small group leaders. I have also served on the Mt. Bethel Board of Trustees. Darlene and I also serve as members of the Board of Directors, and we are the Volunteer Coordinators of Children at Risk Programs for USAffairs/Romanian Ministries, Inc., a Knoxville, Tennessee faith-based U.S. non-profit organization that supports several Christian programs and homes for orphans and abused and abandoned children in Romania.
It is a blessing and privilege to serve as a Director, Secretary, and Counsel to the Areopagus. More importantly to my walk in faith and understanding of reason, it is a blessing to have the opportunity to attend the intellectually stimulating programs offered by the Areopagus throughout the year.