Pastor Mark,_Worship
Pastor___________________________
Contact: Mark@ccmartinsville.com
Family: Married to Cindy, July 31, 1982. Three sons: Dustin, Gavin and Devon (Mac)
Wisdom/bit of advice/quote: Make sure you understand that the Lord provides for what He wants in your life. If He has not provided, then really pray to see if He has that for you. How are you gifted? Plug-in and do as the Lord provides. That goes not only personally, but as a church also. (i.e. if you don't have drums on your worship team, maybe the Lord has other plans.) Don't force in your own understanding and desires. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Educational & Ministry History: B.S. in Christian Ministries, Roanoke Bible College. I have held youth ministries in North Carolina and Virginia. I have worked with contractors, businesses, and with a museum in construction and fabrication for the last 20 plus years. I have been worship pastor for Christ's Church since it was birthed in 1994. It has been a growing and exciting experience following the Lord's leading in what gifts He has given the church in the areas of worship. I look forward to the experiences to come with His guiding.
My Role: My position as worship pastor is different than you would first think. Most would see the position as one who leads, plays the music, and directs a choir (i.e. a music director). I see the position as striving to seek ideas that bring the body into worship, not only on Sunday mornings, but in every day life.
Fun Stuff: I enjoy wood working; playing, singing, and listening to music; as well as spending time with the family (although the boys are all growing up and leaving home).
Favorites: Living out in the country, being around the wood stove during the cold, and being snowed in (which doesn't happen much). Watching the boys play around and listening to Mac play guitar. A good steak cooked "Pittsburgh," and the Hokies.
Where I'm at: It is so cool being able to look back at your life and see how the Lord has moved in your life. So how has He for me? One big area is striving to make God's desire for my life, my desire. I'm still not perfect, and will continue to make mistakes. But WOW, the path is easier to see when looking back. Just looking forward to see where He leads in the future.
Contact: Mark@ccmartinsville.com
Family: Married to Cindy, July 31, 1982. Three sons: Dustin, Gavin and Devon (Mac)
Wisdom/bit of advice/quote: Make sure you understand that the Lord provides for what He wants in your life. If He has not provided, then really pray to see if He has that for you. How are you gifted? Plug-in and do as the Lord provides. That goes not only personally, but as a church also. (i.e. if you don't have drums on your worship team, maybe the Lord has other plans.) Don't force in your own understanding and desires. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Educational & Ministry History: B.S. in Christian Ministries, Roanoke Bible College. I have held youth ministries in North Carolina and Virginia. I have worked with contractors, businesses, and with a museum in construction and fabrication for the last 20 plus years. I have been worship pastor for Christ's Church since it was birthed in 1994. It has been a growing and exciting experience following the Lord's leading in what gifts He has given the church in the areas of worship. I look forward to the experiences to come with His guiding.
My Role: My position as worship pastor is different than you would first think. Most would see the position as one who leads, plays the music, and directs a choir (i.e. a music director). I see the position as striving to seek ideas that bring the body into worship, not only on Sunday mornings, but in every day life.
Fun Stuff: I enjoy wood working; playing, singing, and listening to music; as well as spending time with the family (although the boys are all growing up and leaving home).
Favorites: Living out in the country, being around the wood stove during the cold, and being snowed in (which doesn't happen much). Watching the boys play around and listening to Mac play guitar. A good steak cooked "Pittsburgh," and the Hokies.
Where I'm at: It is so cool being able to look back at your life and see how the Lord has moved in your life. So how has He for me? One big area is striving to make God's desire for my life, my desire. I'm still not perfect, and will continue to make mistakes. But WOW, the path is easier to see when looking back. Just looking forward to see where He leads in the future.