Mark Harper
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Pastor Mark Harper
Pastor of Education and Administration
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Joined Salem Staff: March 2005
Areas of Ministry: Oversee Education Ministry (Bible Fellowship Groups, Discipleship, Missions) and Administrative Areas (Office Management, Facilities, Finances, Publications, etc.)
Family: My wife, Renae, and I have four children, Katie (married to Patrick and lives in Charlottesville, Va.), Marshall (married to Rachel and lives in Cheraw,SC), Jonathan (a student at NCSU), and Jordan (a student at Panther Creek HS)
Saved: I grew up in a Christian home where I was taught about the Christian life and about the gift of love God bestowed upon us when He sent His only Son to sacrifice His life for me. At a very early age I asked Christ to come into my heart and to forgive me of my sins. During my junior year of high school I realized my need to make Jesus Lord of my entire life. This dramatically changed the way I lived and the decisions I made. While in college I began serving on student ministry teams and sensed God leading me to this type of vocation. I love serving Him through His church.
Education: I earned a BA in Religion from Mars Hill College and a Masters of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Previous Lines of Work: While in high school I worked for Mackie Vending Company and during college I worked in the school cafeteria, language lab, and for a construction company as well as student pastor at several churches. Since Seminary I have served in Churches throughout Virginia and North Carolina.
FAVORITE
Book: He Still Moves Stones by Max Lucado
Foods: Ribs and most all Italian dishes
Snack Food: Ice cream, chips & dip, nuts, cheese (I’m pretty much a snacker)
Movie: It’s a Wonderful Life
TV Shows: Big Bang Theory, Psych
Actors: Jimmy Stewart and Tommy Lee Jones
Time of Day: Early Morning
Season: Fall
Place in the World: Maui
Place to Pray: Beside my bed
Recreational Activities/Hobbies: Golf, traveling with my wife, yard work
Scripture: John 14: 27
Bible Story: David and Goliath
Sports Team: Virginia Cavaliers
Sports: Golf & Football
LEAST FAVORITE
Food: Sushi
Time of Day: Mid-afternoon
Season: Summer
Sports Team: NY Yankees
Best Thing Someone Said to You: You are a person of remarkable faith
Life Motto: Remember Who You Are
