Mark has been a part of the Alaska Ministry Network of the Assemblies of God since December 2008. He served as the state’s District Youth Director for almost six years. In 2014, Mark accepted the lead pastorate position at Fairbanks First Assembly of God, which is now known as True North Church. God is moving in a way he could never have imagined. True North Church is also a Parent Affiliate Church for Nenana Assembly of God and Nuiqsut (New ix it) Assembly of God - two native Alaskan villages.

Mark has completed his Doctorate with AGTS in Springfield, Missouri. He has a passion for the interior of Alaska and the city of Fairbanks. True North Church champions the motto, “We’re not just a church IN a state, we’re a church “FOR a city and state.” Mark has been married to his bride, Heidi for 21 years. They have five children that range from college age to preschool.