Just Grace

The Rev'd Mike Rayson, OSL

Originally from Australia, Mike immigrated to the United States in 2005.  His music has won countless awards and accolades across the globe.  He was formed in the Methodist Tradition, and completed his academic work through Candler School of Theology in Atlanta, GA. He has also studied theology in Australia, and at St Paul School of Theology in Kansas City KS.

He has ministered in Westminster Abbey (London, UK), and served as a worship leader to the United Methodist General Conference in Tampa FL.  He is a regular presenter at the ECG Conference in the UK and has preached and performed in over a dozen countries around the world.  He has also been invited by several communities of faith to speak on living life in an age of grief - including the Illinois Council of Churches, and Our Lady of Snows Roman Catholic Shrine.

When Mike is not ‘out on the road’, you will find him leading worship at Alton Main Street United Methodist Church - Alton Main Street UMC - in Alton, Illinois, where Mike is the worship, music and technology pastor working with lead pastor Rev. Alberto Ramirez. Here is a recent Sunday service from Main St UMC - Sunday September 25th 2022

His music is enjoyed all over the world on Christian radio, including the U.C.B Inspirational Network across Europe, U.C.B Australia and New Zealand, Premier Radio in London, Hope 1032 in Sydney Australia, Life FM in Adelaide Australia, and stations across the United States.  Mike’s most well known song is Just Grace. Click here to see it on Youtube.

Mike is married to Jen, and they have 5 children: Laura (25), Oliver (22), Kaylee (11) and Max (6).  Mike has experienced much in his life, including the death of his oldest son Sam in 2007 at age 11. Through it all, he has experienced grace... Just Grace.

Mike is available to share his unique blend of storytelling and music in your church wherever you are in the world.  Use the 'Contact Mike' form below to inquire about Mike preaching, performing and sharing in your church.

Then the one seated on the throne said, “Look! I’m making all things new.”  Revelation 21:5a, CEB