John Markum

You’re not a Bad Person

This past Sunday, I preached a message as part of a new series called, Made New. You can check out the message below. One of the main thoughts I shared was this: You’re not a bad person. We tend to judge ourselves as “bad” or “good” based on our perception of ourselves in comparison to […]

When “stuff” hits the fan

It never, ever, ever fails. My wife and I have practically learned to set our schedules to it. Every time – and I do mean every time – that we start praying audacious prayers and asking God to do something in proportion to the glory He is worthy of through our lives, church, community, etc. […]

The Benefits of a Young Pastor

I was 14 years old when I committed my life to vocational ministry and preached my first message. I graduated Bible college at 22, and at 24 was ordained. Now, at 33, I’m the lead pastor of a church plant. I regularly get told, “You don’t look like a pastor?!” I actually enjoy this comment. […]

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