Dr. Michael Šust escaped communist Czechoslovakia for freedom in the United States over 30 years ago. He now serves as a pastor spreading messages of hope and freedom. Pastor Michael is the founder and director of Vertical Fellowship officially launched as an independent Christian organization in 2020. He studied voice, piano and composition at the National Conservatory of Music in the Czech Republic and earned his doctorate in musical arts from Boston University. He also attended Covenant Seminary in St. Louis to supplement his theological education. Michael spent 17 years serving the Lord as a worship pastor and 14 years as a lead pastor in Bible-teaching churches in four U.S. states. They have two wonderful daughters and four grandchildren. Together with their daughter, Christy, they travel and perform as The Šust Family Singers. Connect with Michael: Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YiGSPwMnag Website: https://www.wegovertical.org/ ---- Young Americans Against Socialism is a nonpartisan 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to educating America's youth on history, economics, policy, and culture. Visit our website for more information: FightSocialism.org   Help us continue our mission by supporting us financially: FightSocialism.org   Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yaas_america/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/yaas_america Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YoungAmericansAgainstSocialism/