A Leader Who Believes Growth Is Meant to Be Passed On
Life Center Board Member Mike Slevin
Mike Slevin has devoted his life to understanding how to navigate a world shaped by free will—its twists, choices, and pivotal moments. For more than 45 years, his professional focus has been on helping others achieve their goals, mainly in the commercial automotive fleet industry. Still, it is his quiet, relational, and faithful work that truly embodies his heart—and explains why his leadership is so impactful at the Life Center.
After serving for many years in various roles, Mike is a member of our Board of Directors. He also serves as the overall Intake Coordinator for the Life Center. He is the front door to care. The role exists to ensure that financial assistance is not handled as a transaction but as a guided discernment process — understanding a guest’s full situation, identifying root needs, and directing them toward the most appropriate help, growth pathway, and next steps. The Intake Coordinator protects both the dignity of the guest and the ministry's stewardship responsibility. Working with a Decision Team, this position turns requests for help into opportunities for stabilization and long-term change. What motivates him is simple yet deep: helping others become the best version of themselves—and noticing that he learns something new in every interaction.
At the heart of Mike’s leadership is a belief inspired by Stephen Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, especially the idea to “begin with the end in mind.” Mike leads with vision, patience, and steady confidence in the process. One piece of advice that has grounded him is: Fall in love with the process, and the results will follow. This philosophy aligns with the Life Center’s mission—growth isn’t overnight, but it happens when love, structure, and encouragement are consistently present.
Ask Mike what he would tell his 20-year-old self, and he answers without hesitation: Become comfortable being uncomfortable. That wisdom shows in his interactions with others — not rescuing them from challenges but encouraging them to lean into difficulty, trusting that discomfort can be an influential teacher.
Perhaps the most revealing insight into Mike’s heart is his hope for everyone who walks through the Life Center doors. His goal isn’t just success—it’s multiplication. He dreams of the day when those seeking help are sitting where he is now, offering hope to someone still struggling. It’s a “replace yourself” mindset rooted in faith, humility, and deep trust in God’s redemptive work.
Mike’s personal life reflects a lot of gratitude and generosity. He and his wife, Connie, are part of a blended family with eight children and eleven grandchildren— a legacy he describes as “blessed beyond comprehension.” That sense of thankfulness influences how he behaves: encouraging others to do their best, believing hope is for those willing to move forward, and reminding everyone that they are capable of more than they realize.
The Life Center is one of the most influential nonprofits in our area because of leaders like Mike—leaders who believe growth should be shared. When you volunteer or donate, you become part of a mission where love, kindness, and faithful leadership turn hope into lasting change.
