John Markum

Ten things I never learned in Bible College.

  1. Pastoring is far more than preaching and having good theology.
  2. Performing exorcisms on technology is routine.
  3. My most significant impact will happen with my smallest audiences.
  4. Doubt, insecurity, pride, and jealousy are constant battles of leaders.
  5. The significance of my personal prayer life could never be overstated.
  6. God forges every leader through the fire of trials – and it will hurt.
  7. The uniqueness of every person demands tailor-made discipleship.
  8. If you’re not in way over your head, you’re not deep enough yet.
  9. Where God leads, God sustains. Always.
  10. My wife would play such a huge role in my ministry by holding me accountable, encouraging me, doing behind-the-scenes work, and speaking life over me.

You may have recently seen that I am trying to raise financial support, and I would like to explain why... Last year, I was gently (yet firmly) challenged by a mentor. This dear friend knows my heart, and has seen me pour my guts into the ministry for many years. He's also been one of my biggest

The Vision is MUCH Bigger Than Me