Mike has a great gift at creating an atmosphere where people can explore the profound dimensions of their own experiences, beliefs, and values in relation to the environment. When you work with Mike, be ready to be inspired, challenged, and supported in finding a deeper foundation for your connection with the Earth. - The Rev. Fletcher Harper, Executive Director, GreenFaith
I cannot thank you enough, Mike, for coming. Your knowledge and understanding of the economy and environment is a valuable asset to the…church. You can help the church in many ways to become active in pushing back against industrial pollution and to address climate change issues. - Colleen Swan, Inupiaq leader, Kivalina, Alaska
Mike is a compelling speaker. He's a clear thinker, and his presentation is really accessible. When I heard him speak, I didn't feel like he had an axe to grind or that he wasn't being fair with the science. I left with a sense of conviction and a desire to do more. He helped me see how creation care was related to my spirituality. - Rev. Eric Mason, Episcopal Priest and Counselor
Michael Schut spoke movingly at a Creation Care Conference in Denver. He demonstrated a rare blend of emotional responsiveness to and substantive knowledge of the issues at hand. I recommend him highly: his ability to preach, speak at conferences, and communicate in general is outstanding. - Kathleen Wells, Ph.D., Emerita Professor, Case Western Reserve University Many thanks to Earth Ministry for the use of your wonderful materials, especially your books, Simpler Living, Compassionate Lifeand Food and Faith. These books have served as a tremendous source of inspiration for many of us in Chattanooga, Tennessee. - Marion Pound, Chattanooga, Tennessee
As keynote speaker and extraordinary listener, Michael made sure that participants in our recent Trinity Academy climate change series truly understood that caring for all creation is healing work. Participants benefited from Michael's deep knowledge of the intersection of Faith and our relationship to the earth. - Jan Silverstein and Barbara Deeter, Trinity Academy, Adult Education, Trinity United Methodist Church, Denver
Michael is kind and gentle in his approach to care for creation and is able to talk about ways we can work to protect our sacred resources in a way that a variety of people can understand and act upon. It has been a gift to have worked with Michael over these past several years. - Dianne Aid, TSSF, President of The Episcopal Network for Economic Justice
Your work has enriched my life and a thank you on my part is a very small token in return for the gifts of your work and books. - Valerie
Michael Schut is a long-time leader in simple living, sustainability and the call to people of faith to care for Creation. He is a fine speaker and thoughtful writer whose presence lends wisdom and grace to workshops and retreats. - Jessie Dye, Program and Outreach Director, Earth Ministry