Idolatry of Work? How can ministry overshadow family?

Michael Tooker has spent most of his career in the highly competitive corporate world. He’s seen firsthand how the demands of work impact marriage and family. In 2022, Michael transitioned from his role as a corporate executive to pastoring at one of America’s largest churches. Michael frequently speaks on God’s grace and its powerful ability to transform marriages, families, and workplaces. Michael serves as a board member for Grace Based Families and co-authored Grace at Work: The Secret to Getting More from Your Job Than a Paycheck with Dr. Tim Kimmel. Michael earned an undergraduate degree at the University of Texas and an MBA from Arizona State University. Here, Michael answers questions from the talk "When Work (Almost) Destroys Your Marriage", given at the 2024 European Leadership Forum.