Mike Layman hails from Champaign, Illinois. He met his best friend and wife, Christi, during college at the University of Illinois, and was saved by grace in 2002. The Laymans have a particular heart for marriage, children’s, pro-life, and financial ministries. They now have three daughters and reside in Falls Church.

Mike loves Jesus and loves that Cherrydale is a church that continuously prays, faithfully serves its neighbors, and radically shares within its community. He also enjoys tennis and is a Pittsburgh Steelers fan.