Formerly InterVarsity's Director of International Graduate & Faculty Ministries, Rev. Michael Gehrling is now serving as the Northeast Region Associate for the 1001 New Worshiping Communities initiative of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). In his role, Micheal is helping new communities get started and casting vision for opportunities the church has to reach the unchurched of the Northeast, especially international or immigrant populations. He received his BA from Grove City College, and his MDiv from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Michael is single, and is a proud son, brother, uncle, godfather, and friend.