First Christian Church Rockwall

Mark is not only the son of a Disciples minister, he is fourth generation Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) on both sides of his family.  Mark grew up in Missouri and came to Texas in 1980 to attend college at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth.  His education includes coursework in New Zealand, Italy, Israel, and Switzerland (Bossey).  He has a BA in religion studies from TCU, an M.Div. from Brite Divinity School, and a D.Min. from Perkins School of Theology.

His passions include connecting the Biblical story to people’s daily lives, as well as the story of the church in America.  Mark is on the board of the YMCA, active in Rockwall United (a ministers' group), leads the community Emergency Food & Shelter Program, and has served with several other community boards and committees.