PROFILE

Rev. Dr. Michael Quicke was appointed C.W. Koller Professor of Preaching and Communication at Northern Seminary, Lombard in 2000. Formerly he was Principal of Spurgeon’s College London (1993-2000), the largest Baptist seminary in Europe.

Educated at both Cambridge and Oxford Universities, he spent 21 years in Baptist pastoral ministry in Blackburn Lancashire (1972-1980) and at the historic city centre church at St. Andrew’s Street, Cambridge (1980-1993). While at Cambridge, morning congregations grew from 70 to over 500. The vision of the church involved the development of a mission centre, open seven days a week, through which 4000 people passed weekly. He was also Baptist chaplain to the University. His reputation as a Christian communicator grew as he appeared on television and radio, and spoke at conferences, conventions and assemblies throughout Britain, Australia, Canada and USA.

Since arriving in the US Michael Quicke has thrown himself into his vision ‘to help inspire a new generation of preachers who will set our churches on fire.’ At Northern Seminary he has designed several masters courses in preaching and communication, as well as new courses for the Northern Doctor of Ministry program. He undertook a twenty month interim preaching ministry at First Baptist Church Wheaton (2000-2002), has preached often at local churches and spoken at many conferences across the US and beyond. His lectures in several different university and seminary settings have been well received across North America. His writing has significantly widened his ministry, especially his award-winning book 360 degree preaching which is used as a teaching text in seminaries in US, Canada, Britain and Australia. His most recent book 360degree leadership has been hailed as an original contribution to leadership literature.

Married for 39 years to Carol who has demonstrated pastoral skill and incredible loyalty throughout. At present she is involved in palliative care visitation at Central DuPage Hospital as well as other volunteer responsibilities. There are two married sons. Simon, married to Dara, lives in London where he is a newspaper editor; they have two children, Luca (b. 2002) and Anton (b. 2004). Rob, married to Lori, lives in Wheaton USA and they have one child, Elliot Michael (b.2006). He is an assistant professor at William Paterson University and Lori is a freelance editor. So ‘media’ runs thickly through family genes.