Rev. Michael Ferrini, or Mike to those who know him, is a lifelong resident of the South Shore. Born and raised in Stoughton, he and his family have been living either in Quincy or Dorchester for more than 35 years. Michael and his wife, Jeanine, were married in 1989 and have four children – Jonathan (who is married to Rebecca), Rebekah, David, and Joshua.

Michael graduated from Eastern Nazarene College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Youth Ministries and from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity degree. Michael is currently pursuing his Doctor of Ministry – Pastoral Theology in Practice at Gordon-Conwell. Michael’s informal education includes participating in a racial reconciliation cohort facilitated by Emmanuel Gospel Center in Boston and in the Simeon Trust Preaching Workshops in Cambridge.

Prior to coming to First Church, Michael served in ministry as a youth director at Central Baptist Church in Quincy for 5 years and as Pastor of Calvary Community Church in Dorchester for 25 years. While he was at Calvary, Michael became an ordained minister through their congregational vote. Michael has also served as an interim minister for a local church and as a guest preacher in many pulpits. Michael is gifted in leading worship, preaching God’s Word, teaching Bible studies, guiding prayer meetings, directing Vacation Bible School programs, offering pastoral counseling to congregants, moderating church meetings, and loves to participate in community events.

In his free time, Michael participates in a monthly roundtable of colleagues who read and discuss a wide variety of books. He also enjoys puzzles and games of every kind, walking along the beach, and watching good movies and television.

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