Mike Davis is the creative mind behind many of the graphics you see around Riv—from weekly service slides and printed materials to web designs and RivKids visuals. If it’s got color, type, or animation, there’s a good chance Mike had a hand in making it. He’s also the animator behind Bri, the RivKids Bible robot, bringing faith and fun together in a way only he can.

Mike first came to Riv in 2012 with his wife after a recommendation from her coworker, and they’ve been part of the community ever since. He grew up knowing about Jesus—so much so that at one point, his parents thought he might become a pastor. But Mike felt more at home with a sketchpad than a sermon. He was baptized in 8th grade and describes Jesus simply: “my homeboy… he’s got me no matter what.”

When he’s not designing for Riv, Mike loves making things at home—drawing with his kids, building random house projects, or getting lost in the world of The Legend of Zelda. His favorite spot in Lansing? Home. Favorite podcast? Design Matters with Debbie Millman. And if you ever want to talk dinosaurs, design, or How It’s Made, he’s your guy.