September 2017, John and Michelle met for the very first time at a church leadership gathering in Seattle, WA. She caught his attention right away, but it was not until she heard him preach that she began to notice him. The two hit it off and exchanged contact information so they could stay in touch.

In 2017, John visited Houston eight times. Houston was where he met Michelle's parents, got interrogated by all of her friends, and asked her to be his girlfriend. In September 2019, John returned to Houston once again to pop the question, and she said yes!

In May 2018, John and Michelle received a prophecy that God was going to bring about sudden changes in their lives. Although they did not know what these changes would entail, the prophecy ensured them that God's grace would be sufficient for them. A few months later, Michelle learned that her company was in the process of downsizing. Despite applying to hundreds of jobs in Houston, the only job offer she received came from a company located in Los Angeles. Almost a year after they met for the first time, Michelle accepted the job and moved to California. She joined John's church, made new friends, and adjusted to her new environment. Having lived in California for over a year, the two have begun to build a new life together as they prepare for marriage. As they look back, they see God's hands in everything. And today, their prayer is that God would use them as an extension of His hands in the lives of others.