Biographical Information:
Mike Badinger is currently the pastor of worship & music at the Fountainhead Foursquare Church in Carson City, Nevada.
Mike is a professional musician who also loves to teach and compose music. Mike has been married to his wife, Linda, since 1982. Together they have two children; Matt and Sarah. Mike has been a Drum Set player since 1966. Mike is also a fine Guitar player and Vocalist. He also composes music for radio jingles and other original projects. He is constantly working in his personal recording studio to develop his numerous musical projects. Mike got his start as a professional by playing standards in his Dad’s jazz quartet at the age of 16. As a teenager he was regarded as one of the top musicians in his state and began to teach and do music clinics even at an early age. Mike has played music with many well-known artists including Steve Bailey from The Rippingtons, Phil Driscoll, Bob Kilpatrick, and Randy Stonehill. Mike has also played in bands that have been the opening act for Bonnie Raitt, BB King, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Delirious, Jars of Clay, Michael W. Smith, and many others. Mike has done studio work inLos Angeles and has performed along side Ron Kenoly, Paul Bolache and a host of other talented musicians. Mike has traveled around the world in a 150-city tour with Terry Talbot.
Education
North Texas State University, Denton,Texas, 2 years of Music Study (1981-83)
Living Way Bible Institute, Littleton,Colorado, 2 years of Bible Study affiliated with Life Pacific, Pastor Allen Eastland
Mike is a licensed minister with the International Church Of The Foursquare Gospel.
