Pastor Mark has served Orchards UMC for over five years as our Pastor. He brings a genuine desire to see Godıs grace make a difference in our lives, the communities we live in, and the world we are a part of.

Mark, His wife, Jennifer, and their children Jackson and Adeline call Orchards UMC home and pray that this group of people can offer hope, new beginnings and a truly christian Spiritual community to anyone regardless of of their age or life situation.

Mark was raised in Richland, WA and received his Bachelorıs Degree at Southern Oregon State in Ashland, OR. He has also earned a Masters Degree from Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, KY. He is a published author including "By The Book - Galatians" and was a regular columnist and music reviewer for a monthly periodical. If you see him riding his motorcycle around town please wave!

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