Pastor Mike Salati Sr. grew up in a traditional Italian Catholic home in Central New York.  Devoted in service to his community, he served as the Code Enforcement Officer, Building Inspector, Special Police Officer and Fire Marshal for the community he lived in with his family.  Upon coming to salvation as an adult, he began to build his relationship with God and strengthen his faith based on the Bible.  Soon after, Mike recognized a calling to occupational ministry after attending a mission’s conference at his home church in 1998.  In August of 2000, Mike answered the call into occupational ministry and moved with his family to Ankeny, Iowa to attend Faith Baptist Bible College. Pastor Mike and his wife Lori were married in 1986. They have three grown children Mike Jr (Sarah), Abbey (Jonathan) and Hannah. They enjoy their three grandchildren Lucy, Henry and Harrison. During his time of training, Pastor Mike providing Pulpit Supply and ministered to churches all around Iowa.  Upon the completion of his formal training in 2004, Pastor Mike and family moved to Ogden, IA to begin his first pastorate.  In 2010 Pastor Mike was called to Bethel Baptist Church as it’s Senior Pastor where he continues to minister today. grown