About the Authors

Who is John Teter?

Pastor John Teter was born and raised in Los Angeles. He is the senior minister of Holy Faith Fellowship. Teter also loves coaching church planters. He is husband to Becky, father to Joy, Kara and Luke. And he considers himself blessed and highly favored to have watched every moment of Kobe Bryant’s career from his first summer league game in Long Beach to ‘Mamba Out’ at Staples Center.

Watch a video of Pastor John at Mamba Day!

Who is Michael Thomas?

Pastor Michael Thomas grew up in Chicago thinking everyone won six titles in eight years. He thanks God for being in the city for the greatest run in the history of professional sports. PMT earned his Masters of Divinity degree from North Park Seminary, where he served as head chaplain over 500 student athletes. After serving God for many years in Chicago, Michael and his family moved to Seattle to plant Radiant Covenant Church. While he loves rocking LeBron kicks, nothing compares to his MJ collection!