Mike Gilchrist (N/A–2020) was an American preacher and evangelist known for his nearly 50-year ministry within the Southern Baptist Convention, where he was celebrated for his effective revivalist preaching. Born in Louisiana—specific date unavailable—he grew up describing himself as a shy, timid teen until a transformative call to preach came late one night while praying with his roommate on the steps of a Pineville boarding house. As a 19-year-old student at Louisiana College, he preached his first crusade at Harmony Baptist Church in Glenmora, Louisiana, resulting in seven young men responding to the call to ministry. Gilchrist married and had two sons, Michael and David, balancing family life with his extensive preaching career. Gilchrist’s preaching career began in earnest with that initial revival and expanded to include crusades across the country, earning him praise from pastors as one of the most impactful revivalists in the Southern Baptist Convention. Known for overcoming his natural nervousness through faith, he preached multiple services daily during campaigns, often studying intensely between sessions. He served as a mentor to evangelists and pastors, leaving a legacy of encouragement and gospel proclamation. Gilchrist died on December 13, 2020, survived by his wife, sons, four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren, remembered for his supportive spirit and dedication to revival ministry.