The Emadis have been serving as church planters in Co. Louth, Republic of Ireland since 2014. Michael is married to Ashley and they have three children: Liam, Lorelai, and Méav.

Michael grew up in a very small church in Utah and was converted when he was about 9 years old. After graduating from the University of Utah, Michael served in the U.S. Air Force as an Intelligence Officer stationed primarily in Japan. In 2007 he left the Air Force to begin seminary. Heritage Baptist Church of Owensboro, KY, ordained Michael in 2013 and commissioned he and his wife to serve as church planters in Ireland.