Michael O'Neal

Mike O’Neal worked for NASA at the Kennedy Space Center for over 31 years, where He was awarded the Agency’s Outstanding Leadership Medal and two Exceptional Service Medals. Prior to his retirement he completed a special assignment in which he investigated mechanisms to provide spiritual support for astronauts on long-duration missions. His assignments with NASA included; Deputy Director of the Space Station Hardware Integration Office, Deputy Director for the Space Shuttle Engineering Directorate, and Leader of the Exploration Think Tank. Mike has a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Central Florida, a Master of Science in Engineering Management from the Florida Institute of Technology, and a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry from the Harding School of Theology. Mike is the author of two books published by 21st Century Christian; An Angel’s View: Encountering God through the Stories of the Heavenly Hosts and Holy God, Holy People which is part of their FLEX Adult Bible Study series. His third book, Created for Good Deeds, is due to be released in the spring of 2016. He has also authored a chapter for an anthology on space and religion, titled Touching the Face of the Cosmos. Mike speaks professionally on the topics of his books, as well as on the role spirituality has played in human space flight (for details see www.angelquakeministries.com). He preaches on invitation around the Central Florida area. Mike and his wife Carol have two children, live in Titusville, FL, and are members of the North Brevard Church of Christ.