Michell was born in Michigan the oldest of four children. He is a graduate of the University of Kentucky, and has completed religious and other course work at Asbury College, Moody Bible Institute, BYU, University of Arkansas, EPCC, and Emmaus Bible College. He received his Masters Degree in Tax Law from Clearwater College of Law, his Doctorate of Divinity from Hamilton State University, his law degree from Kensington University College of Law, his Doctorate in Theology from Slidell Baptist Seminary, and his Doctorate in Philosophy (Biblical Studies) from American College.