Mike Ortel retired for the third time on January 1, 2025, after pastoring
two churches in Arizona. He previously served as president 
of the Northern New England Conference and later as 
executive secretary and ministerial director for the Arizona 
Conference. Over his decades of service, he has been a 
pastor, department director, and administrator. He also 
chaired the board of Parkview Adventist Medical Center for 
ten years. Mike is deeply engaged in community outreach 
and currently serves as chaplain for the Paradise Valley Police Department. 
He recently authored Max the Cat: The Seven A's of Healthy Relationships.