Mike Axton

Born in Eugene Oregon to Orland and Bonnie Axton. Who traveled from Oklahoma on their honeymoon and never returned to live there again. Grew up with lots of love from both parents and extended family. Left Oregon to go to the big city and attend Northwest University where I met the love of my life -Melody. Got married in our junior year of college and graduted a year later. Served in two churches, First Assembly in Spokane and Evergreen Christian Center in Olympia, before coming to Federal Way to Pastor Brooklake Community Church. I've had to the honor of pastoring this wonderful church family since 1979. During this time got my Masters degree at Seatttle Pacific University in Human Resource Management. Melody and I have three sons and three daughter-in-laws. Basketball has been a big part of our lives with our boys and hopefully with our grandchildren. My youngest son, Morgan and Nicole,expectin their first son Jordan scott, live in Bothell,works as a CPA at Moss Adams. Morgan graduated from Northwest Univeristy and recieved his graduate degree from Central Washingotn University. Marc and his wife Krystn along with their son Orland Andrew live in Europe where Marc plays professional basketball. Marc graduated from Eastern Washington University with a major in Business. Micah, our oldest son, and his wife Bria and their daughter Caitlyn Faith live in Dallas Texas and works in management at Baylor University Hospital. He graduated from Evangel University with a major in Business and a graduate degree in Hospital administration from Troy Univsersity. You can understand why I am a Proud Dad of three sons.

My interest is fulfilling Gods call, purpose in my life. In a sense I feel like I am still catching up in making my life count.