Born and raised in Michigan Pastor Mark graduated from Cedar Lake Academy in Michigan, received his B. A. in Theology from La Sierra, and finished his MDiv at Andrews University. Pastor Mark handles administration and senior adult ministries, pastoral care that includes hospital visitation, visiting the sick,shut-ins, funerals, and those grieving.  He oversees the adult Sabbath school, social, fellowship, and hospitality ministries. He serves as our pastoral representative to the LA Metro region, Glendale Adventist Academy, and serves on the Conference "Prayer, Spirituality, and Renewal Team."  He creates and sends personal birthday cards to all members. He and his wife Lois Earlene have two adult children, Michael and Christy, and two grandchildren, Hudson and Sage. Mark enjoys sports, classic old movies, a wide variety of music, and enjoys doing Suduko puzzles.