Michael and his wife of 37 years, Allison, have two sons, Philip and David, and a daughter, Danielle, and three grandchildren. Pastor Rickenbaker holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theology. As an ordained minister, author, and Certified Advanced Bereavement Facilitator, he is the founder and director of “Mourning to Morning” Grief Support Services which has served funeral homes and the Middle Tennessee community for the past 25 years.