Born in NW Indiana, the second of seven children to Christian Parents
Attended Christian Schools and Graduated from LeTourneau University in 1976
Received a M.Ed in Education in 1977 and began teaching in a Christian School
Married Susan K. Gathright – 1979
Transitioned from teaching to Pastoral ministry in 1986 while attending Talbot School of Theology, LaMirada CA.
Received a local Church ordination in 1987 (Central Baptist Church)
Licensed to work in the Christian & Missionary Alliance in 1991 (South Pacific District)
Pastored Alliance Bible Church, Prescott, AZ, 1992-1999
Ordained by the Christian & Missionary Alliance in 1997
Pastored Kodiak Bible Chapel, Kodiak, Alaska, 1999-2016 (Pacific NW District)
Began Pastoral Ministry at Living Hope Church, Huntsville, AL, May 1, 2017
Susan and Mark are blessed with 2 daughters & 4 sons; 2 son-in-laws; 3 daughter-in-laws and 17 grandchildren.
Pastor Mark says: We are excited to apply our experience and efforts for the growth of the Church and the expansion of His kingdom until He returns. God has been very good to us and we are blessed and grateful for his care and abundant life. Join us at Living Hope where Christ is proclaimed and Hope is alive!