25 Facts About Michel Faulkner

Michel J Faulkner is a former New York Jets football player who is the pastor of New Horizon Church in New York City.

Michel Faulkner was awarded a football scholarship to Virginia Tech, where he was a four-year starter and freshman All-American.

Michel Faulkner was cut from the Jets in 1982 because of a leg injury.

Michel Faulkner moved to Blacksburg, Virginia to complete his Master's Degree in education and career counseling at Virginia Tech.

In 1988, Michel Faulkner served as assistant pastor of Lamb's Church in Times Square.

Michel Faulkner held the position of Vice President for Community Government Relations at King's College from 1988 to 1992.

In 1989, Michel Faulkner joined Calvary Baptist Church in Midtown Manhattan as a youth pastor.

Michel Faulkner was ordained at Calvary Baptist Church in December 1991.

In 1993, Michel Faulkner became the senior pastor of Central Baptist Church in Manhattan.

From June 2002 to February 2004, Michel Faulkner served as World Vision's Director of US Programs.

Michel Faulkner oversaw the distribution of over $1 million in faith-based community and youth development grants to eight local churches in New York City.

In June 2006, Michel Faulkner founded the New Horizon Church of New York in Harlem.

Michel Faulkner served as Regional Chaplain for New York State Office of Children and Family Services from November 2005 to May 2006.

Michel Faulkner is a Regional Leader for Christ Covenant Coalition and is a guest speaker for national and local radio and television broadcasts including ABC and "Live with Regis and Kelly".

In 2005, Michel Faulkner founded the Institute for Leadership, a non-profit organization to develop leaders and leadership programs.

In February 2010, Michel Faulkner announced his candidacy to run as the Republican, Conservative and Jobs Now nominee, challenging Democratic and Working Families incumbent Charlie Rangel for.

Michel Faulkner was inspired to run for office by Scott Brown's successful election to Ted Kennedy's former Senate seat.

Michel Faulkner has stated that his reason for running for Congress is his belief that "greed and corruption" is ruining government.

Michel Faulkner believes that government should work to assist the "powerless" and the "voiceless".

Michel Faulkner was endorsed by Sean Hannity, the New York Right to Life Party, and Congressman John Carter.

On September 21,2015, Michel Faulkner, a registered Republican, announced his candidacy for the 2017 New York City mayoral race, thus becoming the first official candidate to contest incumbent mayor, Bill de Blasio.

In early 2017, Michel Faulkner decided to run for New York City Comptroller instead of Mayor, and endorsed rival Paul Massey for Mayor.

Michel Faulkner has been critical of the law, stating that it was enacted before legislators had read it, it increases federal regulation of health care, it did not contain a provision on tort reform, it did not deregulate insurance sales between states, and it would lead to higher costs and lost jobs.

Michel Faulkner has been critical of the Obama administration's handling of foreign policy, especially as it pertains to Israel.

Michel Faulkner was married to his first wife, Virginia, for 31 years until her death in 2014.