Michael Kelly Blanchard

Quail Ministries, Inc. was created in 1985 (501 c 3) by a cross-section of professionals (accountant, architect, teacher, pastor, and musician) with a mission to help re-locate for the wounded in spirit, the indelible, God given, joy resident in humans hearts and ignited by faith in the mercy of Jesus Christ. This they sought to do primarily throug... h the creative works and activities of writer/performer, Michael Kelly Blanchard . The first 15 years focused generally on collegiate and faith-based communities, with the ministry articulating a realistic hope and tangible faith to these groups, through hundreds of MKB performances; 15 full length albums; two musical drama productions, numerous television and radio appearances; a PBS National Holiday Special (There is Love) with Noel Paul Stookey; as well as a variety of workshops, seminars and retreats across the country. Then in the next decade, QMI teamed with professional chaplains in working with two indispensable service sectors of the human family: health care providers, through The Stories Workshop program, and returning troops and their families, providing original music and presentations through the U.S. Army's 'Strong Bonds' program. As the spiritual and organizational awning over Michael's work, Quail Ministries seeks to be a tool in the belt of the Divine Carpenter. Quail's goal and vision are to be a piece in God's merciful mosaic as He replaces our pain and loneliness with grace and forgiveness. Through stories, story/songs, plays and thought-provoking articles, Michael has chosen a non-threatening vehicle in which to tell of the larger Love that warms, heals, encourages, redirects and corrects our smaller loves.Read More