Elder Lee Michaels is a beacon of hope, resilience, and transformation,
rising from humble beginnings to become a respected radio host,
community leader, and pastor. Through his role at Heaven 600 and
Manifest Wonders Christian Center, he has tirelessly served and
uplifted his community, embodying a remarkable journey from trials to triumphs.
Lee Michaels stands as a testimony to the transformative power of determination and
service.
Born in the inner city and raised in public housing his humble beginnings echoed the
saying,
“It’s not where you start but where you finish that counts.” Things began to change for
Lee
on May 23, 1975 when he enlisted in the USAir Force. After six honorable years of
service,
Lee then enrolled at Coppin State College in Computer Management.
Around his junior year the call of destiny became so strong that he changed career
pursuits
and enrolled in the Broadcasting Institute of Maryland. There he discovered he had a
tremendous passion for radio where he placed on the President's list,
and was the first to receive a job out of a class of 48.
Lee then began his career in broadcasting in 1979 at WCEM/WESP-FM in Cambridge,
MD and 1981, moved to WEBB radio. By 1983 he moved on to what was the first all G
ospel radio station in Baltimore, WBGR 860 AM. It was there that Lee endeavored
to learn all aspects of radio from broadcast programming, promotions, marketing and
sales.
On a blistery cold day in February 1988, he locked himself in the studio for 24 hours
and raised $63,000 toward the plight for the homeless. As sales manager at WBGR he
established new sales revenue standards. He also organized many community events
including the first Juneteenth (freedom day) celebration in Baltimore,
which drew over 10,000 people to Druid Hill Park.
In 1991, Lee was contracted to host the Morning Show at the newly -formed WCAO Heaven
600 AM.
He now serves as the Morning Show Host and Program Director.
As Program Director, Lee directs a staff of dedicated personalities, guides the
development
of the image and sound of the station while monitoring the musical selections aired.
Lee takes pride in providing information, enjoyment and community service to the
listeners
while maintaining the integrity of the music ministry of the station. As a result,
Heaven 600 has on numerous occasions been honored as the #1 Gospel Station in the nation
(most recently winning it’s second station of the year award from the Stellars for 2011
after winning the 2006 Stellar Awards, and finalist for this years award--this award is
the gospel equivalent to the Grammies). From 1995 through 1999 Lee hosted a Gospel
television
show called “Moving in the Spirit” which was televised via satellite
around the world and locally on WJZ-13.
Lee Michaels has received numerous awards as a result of his countless hours of
community
service and commitment to excellence from the Baltimore City Council, The mayors’
office,
the Maryland State Senate, and the U.S. Congress. In 2005, Lee was inducted into the
Radio Hall of Fame in Canton Ohio and nominated best Program Director by R&R magazine.
He also was recognized as “Announcer of the Year”, in 2001 by the Gospel Music Workshop
of America.
To add to his credentials, Lee Michaels authored a book called “Spiritual Vitamins”
(volume two is currently in the works), recorded a Spiritual Vitamins spoken word CD,
and is host of the television program “Grace and Glory” viewed on WMAR TV 2 on Sunday
mornings.
In addition to being married and the father of four, Lee Michaels is Pastor of Manifest
Wonders
Christian Center. Preaching and teaching messages that are instilling hope and
transforming lives. A
fter 35 years in broadcasting Lee continues to maintain high visibility in the Baltimore
–Washington corridor via radio, television, print, preaching, speaking engagements, and
community service.
Having accomplished so much with just an Associate of Arts degree (Although Lee did
attend Coppin State for 2 years),
and having tremendous demands on his time as Program Director, Radio Host, Television
Host, Pastor and Visionary,
he continually finds ways to give back, feeding families during the holidays, speaking
and mentoring
young people and allowing his life story to become a source of inspiration for others.
As an inner city boy,
product of a dysfunctional home, raised in the projects and influenced by the streets of
East Baltimore,
Lee now finds himself positioned in the city that gave him birth committed to making a
difference and helping
others discover their God given potential, develop their gifts, fulfill their dreams and
then step into a promising
future that their lives may be full and complete.
