Riley, Michael D.: - For almost forty years Michael D. Riley served as pastor to both small and large congregations. He has pastored churches in Oklahoma, Texas, and Florida. Michael graduated from Baylor University (BA) and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth, Texas (MDiv and PhD). He and his wife DeDe live in Jacksonville, Florida, with their terrier mix, Hannah. They have two grown children. He writes a weekly blog at michaeldriley.com that focuses on relevant cultural and religious issues.