Ministry with the Acoustic Guitar
Michael John Krynak is an American Contemporary Christian singer-songwriter. He writes about life experiences that connect with faith-based listeners of all ages. Songs about his time in the Marines, as a Kindergarten teacher, family and more!

My Story
My name is Michael John Krynak. I live in Jacksonville, North Carolina, home of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. I was stationed here when I served on active duty with the U.S Marines. It is a good place to work and live and I wrote many songs while I was stationed here. I was on active duty for 21 years as a Marine Infantry and Logistics Officer. I also spent a tour of duty in Vietnam and wrote a song about one of my fallen comrades called "Never Knew Your Name".

PFC Michael Krynak, U.S.M.C
(Quang-Tri, Vietnam, 1969)
There are far too many chapters in my life to write about here but I must mention my time as a Kindergarten teacher, after the Marines.

My students liked me a lot, but sometimes I think being a Marine was easier than teaching.
Let me explain: As a leadership commander, Marines were obedient, resourceful and quick to carry out orders. When I reported to my new assignment as a kindergarten teacher, shortly after my retirement from the U.S. Marine Corps, I was greatly humbled when I found it difficult to keep thirty little rascals in their seats! They had minds of their own, but one day, I pulled out the guitar and things changed! Nothing is more calming to children than singing, especially to 30 precious souls with their heads resting softly on pillows!
I went from Major Mike to Mr. Mike! Every child had his or her own custom song. There was a lot of songwriting practice/learning going on in those days and because of music in the classroom, we had great times! Play-dough, the guitar, silly songs and the treasure chest always made things better.
So for YOU my friends, please put your head on a soft pillow and give a listen! Hope you like my songs! Each composition is a chapter in my life and perhaps one or two was written for YOU!
Blessings,
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Mr. Mike