"Michael brings a Mosaic Journey to the ministry table.  He has experienced and learned grace in that journey which has fueled his love for Christ and Christ's Church.   He is bright, insightful, and passionate.  He is both creative and administrative ~ an unusual combination which serves both the existing church in search of renewal and the newer church in search of rails to run on. The same is true with his heart for fellow travelers in ministry. He brings a fine blend of compassion, directness and practicality to those conversations and consultations."
Dr. Dennis N. Baker
Director of Pastoral Ministries, EFCA West

“You may not know Michael Bischof, so let me give you a quick glimpse. Michael is the rare real deal. He understands human nature, churches and contemporary culture. He is not out to make a name for himself, he is out to make you into whatever ‘name’ God has called you to be. Michael knows that the stumbling blocks to a fulfilled calling are holistic; that they are internal and external, personal and organizational, theological and rooted in a unique ministry setting. In short, there is plenty of information easily found today; wisdom is much harder to find. SOULeader provides real wisdom for moving forward in healthy ministry.”
Todd Hunter
President, Alpha USA

“Ministry is a high calling and a hard vocation. It demands all a person can bring, including personal integrity, emotional wholeness, shrewd discernment, the willingness to work long hours for little pay, and a willingness to empower others while not worrying about personal credit. Michael Bischof knows all this first hand. And he has seen the toll ministry takes on men and women. SOULeader Resources is his attempt to assist those in ministry to stay whole in the midst of this demanding calling. Dr. Bischof brings experience, wisdom, and solid research to the multi-fold task of serving those in ministry. His too is a high and demanding calling.”
Richard Peace, Ph.D.
Robert Boyd Munger Professor of Evangelism and Spiritual Formation
Fuller Theological Seminary

"I have known Michael several years.  I remember thinking from the beginning of our relationship how good it is to have him in my life.  Michael is one of ‘Gods generous and good gifts’ not only to me, but also to the Church of Jesus Christ at large.  SOULeader Resources is an expression of that generous and good gift from God. God bless you Michael!  May your tribe increase."
Dr. Frank Green
Charis

"The process that Michael has assisted us in allowed myself and our staff to seize and reclaim areas of our lives that were otherwise unchecked.  Using a Biblical paradigm, he helped us travel into the deepest, most neglected areas of our souls and allow the love of Christ to heal them."
Eric Williams
Youth Pastor

"Michael has taken our staff to amazing new vistas of holistic formation that has had a stunning impact on our personal lives as well as our ministry lives. What more could you ask for?"
Grant Godfrey
College Pastor

"Journeying with our staff through Michael's material on holistic formation has helped move us toward a place of genuine authenticity, developing greater respect for and understanding of one another.  This process has been a catalyst that God has used to grow us.” 
Larry Knutsen
Lead Executive Pastor, Seaside Community Church

"Young aspiring leaders are often challenged by emotional, spiritual, and relational brokenness coupled with a myriad of confusing ministry models. This work has provided a broader vision for the incredible challenges of developing holisitcally in a broken and confusing world.  It is no longer enough to train kingdom leaders theologically and vocationally, but holistically for kingdom growth and impact in every aspect of life.  This work has provided the vision and framework to encounter God with all of life."
Chris Williams
Director of Campus Ministries & Spiritual Formation
Hope International University

“I have known Michael for five or more years.  He is a wise, thoughtful navigator of these strange, new waters in which we find ourselves as church leaders.  The spiritual wisdom Michael brings is connected with a deep understanding of how to go about creating processes of transformation in the church.  Michael is a friend and partner in this journey.  We at The Missional Network count  Michael as one of our friends.”  
Alan Roxburgh
Author, Teacher, & Consultant – The Missional Network