Hello, my name is Michael Sheldon. I have been married for nearly 23 years to Debby Sheldon, and together we have raised two beautiful children who are now 21 and 18!
I was born in Plano, TX in 1981 to parents who were heavily involved in the local church. My parents rightfully housed dozens of foster children of varied racial and cultural backgrounds. This instilled deep in my make up a love and connection with others across cultural, racial, and socio-economic boundaries. My fourth-grade year, we moved from Texas to Oregon where my dad began a career in Christian education, and I would unknowingly meet my future spouse, Debby, while …