Mike Cleveland

Mike Cleveland

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Mike Cleveland (N/A–N/A) is an American preacher and pastor known for founding Setting Captives Free, a ministry dedicated to helping individuals overcome habitual sins through gospel-centered teaching. Specific details about his early life, such as birth date and place, are not widely documented, but he grew up in a context that led him to serve as a jet mechanic in the U.S. Navy before entering ministry. Cleveland has served as pastor of Lenexa Bible Methodist Church in Lenexa, Kansas, for over 30 years and held the position of president of the Heartland Conference of the Bible Methodist Connection of Churches from 2015 to 2023. He is married to Debbie, and they have six children—four sons and two daughters—and eight grandchildren. Cleveland’s preaching career gained prominence through Setting Captives Free, which he established and led for 20 years, focusing on freedom from sins like pornography, substance abuse, and gambling through online courses rooted in Scripture. After transitioning leadership of the ministry, he continued preaching at Lenexa Bible Methodist Church and hosting The Holiness Podcast, where his sermons emphasize biblical holiness, sanctification, and practical Christian living. His ministry extends through speaking engagements at holiness camp meetings and conferences, reflecting his commitment to the Bible Methodist tradition. Cleveland’s work has left a legacy of transformative preaching, blending personal testimony with a call to spiritual purity.
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