Pastor Mark has been a lifelong member of De Soto Community Church of God. He graduated from Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1990.

Pastor Mark is a gifted musician who helps design and lead the Sunday morning worship services. In addition to working a full-time job outside of the congregation, he is very active in the Boy Scouts of America. Pastor Mark is married to Renee. They have three sons: Gregory, Allen, and Shawn.