Full name: Mark William Albrecht
Nickname: Pastor Man, Pastor of Disaster
Your family: Married to Michelle 31 years, adult son Cody who is recently married to Brenna
Education: Bachelors in Economics from Calvin College, Masters of Religious Education from Trintiy Evangelical Divinity School, still attending School of Hard Knocks
Been in ministry since: 1987 when I did a one-year internship in high school ministry
Dream vacation: Anywhere with my wife – preferably near the ocean, OR Travelling with the Cubs for an entire summer
Fears: Afraid of people finding out that I’m still learning how to be a pastor and that every season feels like starting over with new challenges and learning opportunities
Favorite tv shows: Blue Bloods, History Channel documentaries
Life-changing moment: Camp Counselor in Boswell, PA – call to ministry
The most exotic place you’ve ever been to: Israel (trip of a lifetime)
Most adventurous thing you’ve ever done: planting a church!
Least favorite thing to do: shovel snow, think too deeply about my feelings
Things that fascinate me: Birds of prey
Hidden talent: sound effects (cricket, water drop, elephant,…)
What is weird about you? I love wrapping gifts
Favorite sports team: Cubs (will never forget 2016!)
Favorite scripture: Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men (Col. 3:23)