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THRIVE!
Lead Pastor - Dr. Mark Hale
Pastor Mark
Hale is an 21 year ministry veteran who is passionate about God,
family, and the church. Growing up outside Detroit, Michigan, Mark,
his parents and three older brothers became true followers of Christ in
1986. That conversion was followed by God calling Mark into full time
ministry. Mark followed that call and prepared for ministry by
attending Olivet Nazarene University, Asbury Theological Seminary, and
completing a Doctorate Degree at Nova Southeastern University in 2002.
Mark married his college sweetheart, Lisa, and they have shared their life
together for the past 20 years. Four children make the Hale home
complete.
Mark loves people and it's his desire to see people grow in Christ. He sees the need for relevance in church because so many churches don't reach out and meet the heart-needs of people. He also believes church should be fun, upbeat, and refreshing. Mark's dream is to grow a healthy church in Grand Forks where people come excited to celebrate who Christ is in their lives.
Mark served on staff at the mega church, Grove City Church of the Nazarene in Ohio for eleven years, as well as ministering in a small church in Valley City, North Dakota. He has authored one book and spoken extensively throughout the country at seminars, conferences, and camps.
Mark and Lisa enjoy country living and make their home in Manvel. When not hanging out with young people, couples, or neighbors, you can count on Mark being in the field during hunting season with his children.
Mark loves people and it's his desire to see people grow in Christ. He sees the need for relevance in church because so many churches don't reach out and meet the heart-needs of people. He also believes church should be fun, upbeat, and refreshing. Mark's dream is to grow a healthy church in Grand Forks where people come excited to celebrate who Christ is in their lives.
Mark served on staff at the mega church, Grove City Church of the Nazarene in Ohio for eleven years, as well as ministering in a small church in Valley City, North Dakota. He has authored one book and spoken extensively throughout the country at seminars, conferences, and camps.
Mark and Lisa enjoy country living and make their home in Manvel. When not hanging out with young people, couples, or neighbors, you can count on Mark being in the field during hunting season with his children.
Thrive Meets Every Sunday Morning at 10:30am.
We worship at the YMCA located at University and North 7th Street in Grand Forks
We worship at the YMCA located at University and North 7th Street in Grand Forks
