Mark was born in Toronto, but didn’t live there very long.  When Mark was young, his father became a pastor, and their family served in churches in Toronto, Minden, Niagara Falls, and Fort Erie.  Mark felt a call to serve the Lord while in his teens, and chose to study at Emmanuel Bible College to prepare for that calling.

Mark met his wife, Ruth Anne, while they were both studying at EBC; they have been married since 1991.  Mark and Ruth Anne have been blessed to serve in church ministry in Stevensville and Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, as well as in Mill Hall, Pennsylvania  They also both served in roles at Emmanuel Bible College in Kitchener.  

Mark and Ruth Anne have two grown children, both of whom are married; they also have one grandson.  In addition to spending time with their family whenever possible, Mark and Ruth Anne enjoy music, movies and hanging out at the beach.  In his free time, Mark also enjoys music and reading, and has a love for chicken wings and all things Star Trek.

contact: mark(at)hanovermissionary.com