teacher, minister, consultant
michael is able to serve in both spanish and english
speaking & teaching
biblical teaching and preaching, keynotes and conference speaking
consulting & coaching
organizational assessment, strategic planning, culture and communication, team health, cross-cultural leadership, fundraising, international ministry, church consulting
spiritual care & formation
spiritual direction, formation for teams, pastoral care, leadership retreats, crisis support, member care, clinical care
Michael is a Christian minister, organizational leader, educator, and chaplain with 15+ years of experience in leadership development, institutional collaboration, and pastoral care across international and intercultural contexts.
His work spans the United States, Colombia, Spain, and Europe, including a decade living and working abroad. He leads international and national teams, provides strategic direction, engages diverse stakeholders, and develops emerging leaders. He regularly navigates complex institutional and geopolitical environments, including periods of crisis and instability, and he fosters collaboration across cultural, national, and corporate boundaries. His leadership is grounded in cultural intelligence, organizational excellence, and a commitment to peace, communal flourishing, and spiritual resilience.
Michael holds a Master of Divinity from Duke Divinity School and an MA in Organizational Leadership from North Park University in Chicago. He serves as a European Regional Director with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.
The Harwoods live in a small town outside Barcelona and are active members of Església Evangèlica de Vilassar de Mar.
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