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Mark grew up on the Northside of Indianapolis, Indiana in a family of five and enjoyed balancing sports, school and life. He fully surrendered his life to Jesus Christ in 1988 after graduating from Heritage Christian High School in Indianapolis. Mark was called to ministry while attending Toccoa Falls College and graduated in 1992 with a B.A. in Pastoral Ministries. Mark began his ministry at Twin City Alliance Church in Bloomington, Illinois. Throughout his ministry Mark has served in 3 different churches. In March of 2016 he became the Lead Pastor here at the MAC. He also serves part-time as Associate Leadership Development Director at the Central District.
Mark and Julie were high school sweethearts and were married in 1991. They love doing life and ministry together and are grateful for the time they get to enjoy with their four children: Jordan, Abby, Lane and Adam. Mark values spending time with his family and embraces this diverse season of parenting. He plays golf, adult soccer, and the family’s greatest outdoor passion... boating. The Thomases all enjoy skiing, wake boarding, barefooting and wake surfing. They are relationship driven; they love to be with and connect with people! Pastor Mark's Life Verse - 2 Peter 1:3 |
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Steve grew up in Nyack, New York were he attended college at Nyack College. Steve graduated in 2004 from Nyack College. Steve began his ministry right after graduation in 2004. Steve joined the MAC in December 2008 as youth pastor, and is now Worship and Family Pastor.
Pastor Steve and his wife Sarah met at Beulah Beach Camp in 2003 where they worked on staff together. They were married in May 2005. They keep pretty busy with their 4 energetic little boys Nathan, Timmy, Matthew & Benjamin. Steve's life verse is 1 Corinthians 11:1 - Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. Steve says, "Not that I have reached this place in my life as Paul had, but it is both an encouragement to me and a goal in my life." |
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Beth joined our team in 2012 as our Children's Director. After spending time serving overseas with her husband Josh in Vienna, Austria at the International Christian School of Vienna for 3 years. they moved home with their son Noah.
Beth and Josh have 3 children Noah, Hannah and Micah. She loves spending time with her little ones cooking and baking. Beth received her masters degree from Liberty University in teaching and learning. Beth's passion for children is contagious. Beth's life verse is Psalm 20:7 |
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Jill has been serving the church full time since 2006. She has a passion for the people of the MAC. Jill is an avid sports fan and you can find her on most Saturdays in the fall watching her Buckeyes either in the Shoe or on TV.
Jill and her husband John have been blessed with three beautiful daughters who are grown and living their lives for Jesus. Jill's life verse is Lamentations 3:22-23 |