About the Author

Dr. Michael Oyedokun II

Preacher, Pastor, Author driven to help people realize the power of faith in God to do what He wills for our life. Dr. Michael O. Oyedokun II is an internationally recognized preacher. He understands the power of sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to impact the lives of people. He has been speaking and preaching for over 35 years. He began his speaking as a youth in the local church and on the state level. He has preached across the United States and continues to speak to churches, youth, national and district groups, and organizations. Dr. Oyedokun has a passion for speaking and he has studied the art of persuasive preaching to initiate a change in the lives of the hearers. Reverend Dr. Oyedokun specializes in servant leadership, persuasive preaching, youth development, faith through struggle, making disciples and the gospel of Jesus Christ. His personal interests include a love for technology, playing golf and sports; he played football for Stephen F. Austin in college. Dr. Oyedokun also founded Doke Ministries, Inc., a non-profit that focuses on youth. He earned his Master of Divinity in Theology from G.W. Truett Seminary at Baylor University after obtaining his Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Stephen F. Austin State University. He earned his Doctor of Ministry in Advanced Expository Preaching from Dallas Theological Seminary and together with his wife (Shantell) and three children (Emari, Shirah and Genesis), reside in the Dallas area. He is on staff at Dallas Theological Seminary as the Associate Director of Ministry Formation. Dr. Oyedokun served in pastoral ministry for thirteen years, he was called to the Good Hope Baptist Church in August of 2008. On September 7, 2008 he preached his first sermon as pastor at Good Hope Baptist Church. He transitioned from Good Hope Baptist Church in July of 2021 to Forney, TX. After the leading of the Holy Spirit, Dr. Oyedokun planted and founded the Love Community Baptist Church in April of 2022. Dr. Oyedokun has been involved in denominational work (locally, state and national). Currently he serves as the Secretary of Information and Technology for the (MBGCT) Missionary Baptist General Convention of Texas, Chairman of Commission on Pastor & Church Financial Health for the National Baptist Convention of America, Inc. Intl, and he serves as Board Member of Evangelical Board for National Baptist Convention of America, Inc. Intl. He has served as Director of the Minister’s Conference for St. John Regular Baptist Association, Vice President of the Minister’s Conference of the South Central Region of the MBGCT. Dr. Oyedokun has worked hard in the community of Waco and Austin. He served as a board member for the Capital City African American Chamber of Commerce. He is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and he gives his time to youth as well by mentoring and tutoring. Currently, he serves as Chaplain to the North Forney High School Football Team and a character coach for FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) to the Football and Girls Track team at North Forney High School. Dr. Michael Oyedokun II