Michael has worked in studios as a producer, studio musician, vocalist and songwriter and has production, engineering, and/or performance credits on over 40 albums – including major label projects. His musical achievements include compositions for film, TV and radio.

Michael's music has appeared on ABC, Fox Sports Network, Direct TV, EWTN Radio and in many foreign countries: Canada, Spain, Australia, Hong Kong, Germany, Norway, Switzerland, Africa, UK, The Netherlands...

Michael Lewis and his world-class band, One Street Over, have performed in such venues as Summer Lights, Caffe Milano, Gibson Guitar Showcase, and a number of jazz and music festivals.

Michael has done numerous performances with other artists and groups including Radio Daze 23-piece Big Band and Dove Award Nominee, Jamie Slocum (Curb Records).

Michael grew up in San Jose, California during a time when spiritual revival was sweeping through Catholic and Protestant churches in this region. He began his music career as a church musician shortly before his 12th birthday. A natural with the guitar, he later added bass and keybord chops to become a utility player for the youth praiise and worship group.

After a profound encounter with Jesus at age 17, Michael became a passionate follower of Christ. The power of God's forgiveness and healing changed Michael deeply. In time, he discerned a call to use his exceptional musical abilities to serve the Lord and has developed his talents to a level that makes him mesmerizing to watch in concert. Michael views his musical talents as subservient to his desire to glorify the Lord and proclaim His word. He believes in the call to "walk humbly before your God" no matter what status or ability you have achieved in life.

At age 19, Michael made a life-changing visit to a prayer meeting at a church across town. There he met a very special young lady named Marjorie Snider. She invited him to lead music at area-wide worship services with her young adult music group. Marjie and Michael developed a great friendship based around their love for the Lord and the common elements in their call to ministry – all the while blind to how deeply the Lord was uniting their hearts. A year later, a beautiful, Jesus-centered marriage on the California coast and a mission trip to Europe instead of a honeymoon marked the beginning of a wonderful marriage. They have been blessed with five children who have become an integral part of their ministry.

In 1996, the Lewis family moved to "Music City" – Nashville, Tennessee. There Michael established himself as a studio producer and session guitarist. After a three year sabbatical from his own touring ministry, Michael was urged by pastors, friends and family to return to the ministry of concerts in churches. In 2000, Michael and his family once again hit the road and he now devotes himself full time to recording his albums and music ministry.

Michael has many years of contemporary and liturgical worship experience with Catholic and Protestant Churches across the country. He has led worship as a soloist or with a band for major events such as: Promise Keepers Regional Gatherings; Hosanna! Integrity Worship Seminars & Concerts (with Don Moen, Randy Rothwell and Tom Kroeter), area-wide Youth & Young Adult Rallies; Divine Mercy, Charismatic & Pro-Life Conferences...

Michael travels to churches nationwide, presenting concerts of contemporary Christian music interlaced with inspiring reflections. His wife and five children travel with him – each fulfilling a vital role in this ministry. Since 1985, Michael has ministered to thousands of people in churches across the United States and in Europe.

Michael has performed as a solo artist or with his band, One Street Over, at many major Christian events including: Christian Artists' Music Seminar of the Rockies, Promise Keepers Regional Gatherings, Hosanna! Integrity Worship Seminars & Concerts, and World Youth Day.

An inspiring and humorous speaker, Michael has presented talks and workshops for seminaries, conferences, retreats, prayer meetings, men's groups, Life-in-the-Spirit seminars, and natural family planning classes.

In the early 90's, Michael hosted Rushing Wind, a weekly radio program on a Christian FM station in Portland, Oregon. His program featured contemporary Christian music and a message of discipleship.

In the early '80s, Michael and his wife, Marjie, founded Morning Star Ministries, a large young adult prayer group in California focused on evangelism, discipleship, dynamic praise and worship. MSM also provided counseling, music ministry to the greater San Francisico Bay Area and evangelistic outreaches – including to the inmates of Soledad Prison. In 1984, they launched an ecumenical prayer group in Basel, Switzerland.

Spiritual renewal is an ongoing focus of Michael's ministry. He is well acquainted with the elements that combine to bring widespread spiritual renewal. Michael's own spiritual journey began under the pastorship of Rev. Tom Foster whose openness to the leading of the Holy Spirit enabled him to guide his church into a flourishing center of faith.

Thousands of people have been inspired and challenged by
Michael Lewis' dynamic faith, spiritual insight, and
the incredible witness of his family.