Mark has served as Pastor at Orenco Church since October of 1983. Following his education at California State University (Sacramento) and Fuller Theological Seminary, he served churches in Red Bluff, California, and Oregon City, Oregon. His wife, Lisa, is a teacher at Orenco Elementary School. Mark and Lisa have three adult children: Sarah (married to James), Ben (married to Carly), and Alyssa and are enjoying their new life as grandparents.

Mark enjoyed reading Tod Bolsinger's Canoeing the Mountains recently and shares the importance of doing things differently in today's church. "Leadership is energizing a community of people toward their own transformation in order to accomplish a shared mission in the face of a changing world." Mark adds, "It's true we have to do things differently. While God's message remains unchanged, we must always look to new ways to tell and live out God's great news to us." 

Mark plays keyboard and guitar in our praise band, Cornerstone, likes to shoot hoops, and follows Bay Area sports teams.

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Nancy serves as the Office Manager at Orenco Church, after a long career at Intel. She is an active member of the church and has served both as a Deacon and Elder.  She is also the Clerk of Session. When away from the church, Nancy judges horse shows, shows dogs, and enjoys spending time with family and friends.

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