A Hope, A Dream, A Destiny
We believe God has given us a special opportunity and a calling to reach out to people with the good news of Jesus. This website is one way we are seeking to reach out ... to you.
Join in by visiting this new worship service. In most ways, it is not dramatically different from other church services. And yet, there is a freedom and authenticity about our worship time together that is different. We believe the Holy Spirit is giving us freedom as we delight in Him, worshipping with our mind (through Biblical preaching and application) and our heart (Spirit-led worship and fellowship). We also have a conviction that we have ... a destiny in Christ. We want you to come with us.
Biographical:
Ministry and Education
Dec. 6, 2009 to present - Pastor, Gaston Community Church
2008, 2009 - Church Planter, Gaston Community Church
2004 to 2008 - Associate Pastor of First ARP Church
2000 - 2004 - Pastor of Trinity ARP Church in Tampa, FL
1990 - 2000 - Pastor of Pressly Memorial ARP Church in Statesville, NC
1987 - 1990 - Erskine Theological Seminary; M.Div.; Due West, SC
1983 - Graduated from Berea College, KY; B.A. in Religion
1978-81 - Attended Presbyterian College, Clinton, SC.
1978 - Graduated from Travelers Rest High School, in Travelers Rest, SC.
Family
1990 - Married to Jan Tankersley from Rock Hill, SC (Jan graduated from
Northwestern High School ('81) and Winthrop University ('85).
She was a life-long member of Ebenezer ARP Church, Rock Hill, SC
1994 - Birth of our daughter, Carole-Anne Tankersley in Statesville, NC
1996 - Birth of our son, Hudson Tankersley in Statesville, NC
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1960 - Mark was born in Greenville, SC.
1962 - Jan was born in Rock Hill, SC.
1970 - Mark came to faith in Jesus at Locust Hill Baptist Church in South Carolina.
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