Mike G. Cocoris
Pastor, Comunicator, Author

Michael received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Tennessee Temple University, a Master of Theology degree from Dallas Seminary, and a Doctorate of Divinity from Biola University. He traveled the United States for over a dozen years as a speaker. He has also been a seminary professor, visiting lecturer, and world traveler, including hosting tours to Israel and China.

Pastor
Michael has pastored three churches, including a rural church when he was in seminary, an urban church, the historic Church of the Open Door, first in downtown Los Angeles and later in Glendora, California, and a suburban church, the Lindley Church in Tarzana California, a suburb of Los Angeles. While at the Church of Open Door, he had a daily radio broadcast. 
Michael is the pastor of the Lindley Church in Tarzana, California. He and his wife, Patricia, live in Santa Monica, California.

Communicator
G. Michael Cocoris is a gifted communicator. He can make even complicated subjects simple, clear, and practical. His breadth of experience has allowed him to relate to a wide range of audiences. ​

Author
Michael has written numerous magazine articles, mainly for Biblical Research Monthly.
He has authored a number of books, including:
  • Seventy Years on Hope Street
  • A History of the Church of the Open Door
  • The Spiritual Life
  • Clarifying the Confusion
  • Repentance
  • The Most Misunderstood Word in the Bible
​On Evangelism:
  • A Biblical Approach
  • The Salvation Controversy
  • Lordship Salvation: Is It Biblical?
The Books of the Bible:
  • the Subject, Structure, Situation, and Significant Verses of Each Book
  • Psalms, A Song for Every Situation, Each Summarized on One Page
On Counseling Theories:
  • A Simple Explanation and Biblical Evaluation.
In addition, he was a contributor to The NKJV Study Bible and Nelson’s New Illustrated Bible Commentary. ​