ABOUT US
Our Story.
A regional ministry helping people grow deeper in Christ through Scripture, prayer, authentic relationships, and discipleship.
OUR MISSION
Abiding in Christ. Making disciples.
Everything we do flows from one simple belief: when we remain connected to Jesus, He produces fruit in and through our lives.
Abide
Remain in Christ
We help people build a daily life with Jesus through Scripture, prayer, and surrender.
Transform
Grow in Christ
We create environments where the Holy Spirit can shape hearts, relationships, and lives.
Multiply
Make Disciples
We equip people to influence their homes, churches, workplaces, and communities.
WHO WE ARE
We are glad you are here.
Influencers Great Lakes exists to help people abide in Christ through Scripture, prayer, authentic relationships, and discipleship. Whether you are exploring faith, looking for community, or longing to grow deeper with Jesus, we would love to walk alongside you.
Christ First
We do not simply offer programs. We help people develop a daily, abiding relationship with Jesus.
Authentic Relationships
Transformation happens as people walk honestly with Christ and one another.
Multiplying Disciples
Our desire is to help people grow in Christ and influence others for His Kingdom.
A GLIMPSE INTO OUR COMMUNITY
Following Jesus is meant to be lived together.
Some of our favorite moments happen around tables, over coffee, in homes, and in honest conversations centered on Jesus.
OUR LEADERSHIP
Mike and Angie Malak
Mike and Angie serve as Regional Directors for Influencers Great Lakes, helping create places where people can abide in Christ, grow as disciples, and influence others for His Kingdom.
Their heart is to help people meet with Jesus, build authentic relationships, and live from the overflow of a life rooted in Christ.
Together, they serve Influencers Great Lakes by creating places where people can grow in discipleship, experience biblical community, and influence others for His Kingdom.
HEAR OUR STORY
The Story Behind Influencers Great Lakes
Every ministry has a beginning, and ours is a story of God’s faithfulness.
In this conversation, Mike and Angie share how God led them to Influencers, opened unexpected doors, and confirmed His calling to establish Influencers Great Lakes as an official region of Influencers Global.
You’ll hear about the journey, the challenges, and the joy of saying “yes” to what God was doing.
OUR JOURNEY
- 2019 – Introduced to Influencers and began our own Journey.
- 2020 – The first Journey groups launched in Southeast Michigan.
- 2021-2024 – God continued to grow discipleship, men’s, women’s, and marriage ministries.
- 2025 – Influencers Great Lakes was officially commissioned as a region of Influencers Global.
- Today – We continue helping people abide in Christ while preparing for future prayer retreat ministry through The Vine.
YOUR NEXT STEP
There is a place for you here.
Whether you are exploring faith, looking for authentic community, or longing to grow deeper with Jesus, we would love to walk alongside you.
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