Michelle Obleton was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. She grew up in the inner city where she witnessed hopelessness and many other painful situations within her community. Even as a young girl, Michelle felt a calling on her life to lead and serve others. After receiving her Bachelors of Education she and her husband left Michigan and attended Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas. After leaving Dallas they moved to Waukegan where they presently live.
Michelle is the devoted wife of Dr. Winfred Obleton the Senior Pastor of Waukegan Community Church. They have been married for 33 years, and have been serving God for 20 years in church ministry. They have two young adult children, a son Shelby, 21, and a daughter Andrea, 20.
Michelle's ministry extends beyond the walls of Waukegan Community Church into the Lake County community where she currently serves as Chairman of the College of Lake County Advisory Board (Lake Shore Campus). She also serves as President of the School Board for Lions Math and Science Christian Academy.
Michelle is a writer, prominent speaker and teacher. She is the founder of WINGS Ministries. WINGS is a growing women's mentoring program in Lake County reaching girls and women of all ages. WINGS provides encouragement and spiritual enrichment, something much needed in today's society.
