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Mark has been in full-time located ministry since 2006. He holds degrees from Kentucky Christian University and Campbellsville University. Mark is passionate about helping others truly grasp and apply God's Word through preaching and teaching. Mark is the author of Simple Preaching Prep, a resource designed to help bridge the pastor-shortage gap and help aspiring preachers finish their first sermon and flourish beyond.

Mark married his college-sweetheart, Kara, in 2002. They have two boys and two dogs filling their home with energy and activity. ...more

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On March 1, 2022, I published my first book.

What began over a decade earlier as a desire to fashion an easily-transferrable method to train others in preaching, resulted in a work I’m proud to put my name on. Since then, I’ve written about public speaking, mental health, ministry, leadership, and more. However, in the end, I came back to this goal I had of making a simple resource anyone could pic

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Mark Messmore has read From Christ to Pre-Reformation: The Rise and Growth of the Church in Its Cultural, Intellectual, and Political Context (Church History #1) by Everett Ferguson	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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