Michael Joseph Carter is a native Washingtonian.  He is the husband of Elder Cynthia Carter and father

of two wonderful daughters, Mia and Kimberly. He has one grandson, Michael and one granddaughter, Trinity. He has always displayed a shepherds heart and genuine care for people.  With his heart, open and obedient to God, the seed of one day pastoring was planted and allowed to grow. He completed his ministerial training at The National Church of God MIP program where he served as the Director of Prison Ministries.

He later served as an Elder at Reach Out For Life Christian Center. He has been ordained by Evangel Assembly Ministers Network Association and currently serves as an instructor and board member of

The Waldorf School of The Bible.  He is a teacher and a diligent, tireless researcher and believes in the integrity of The Word of God. He is committed to leading, mentoring and educating believers to become thier best, discover purpose to God;s glory. 

In August of 2002, Pastor Carter established The Living Word Christian Ministries. The ministry is the realization from the vision that God birthed in Pastor Carter who was led to provide a venue where; the presence of God abides, where the people are taught truth and where a warm family atmosphere is encouraged. Our initial services were held in Berry Elementary School located in Waldorf, Maryland.  God blessed us a few years later as we moved into our own leased building. As the ministry vision continued to grow, God provided.  We were able to purchase property on Bunker Hill Road, site of our current location.  The building known formerly as The Proctors Inn was transformed into a house of worship.

We have since sold the buildidng to a growing Christian congregation and have moved to an on line ministry with a sunday mornring broadcast. We invite you to join us at 11:00am on Facebook or YouTube for some relevent insighfull instructions.