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.