Church Minister
Sometimes called Preacher but never Pastor (an alternate name for elder) the Minister is a man educated in sound Biblical background and, as described in Timothy 4: 1-2, "I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom: Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all long-suffering and teaching." Such is the job for a Church of Christ minister and the selection process for a minister is carried out very carefully first by the elders and then by the advice of the congregation.
Mark McLean
Mark McLean has served as a minister with the Lassen Street congregation since December of 2015. Mark grew up in the Kansas City area and was baptized into Christ at the Raytown Church of Christ. He and his wife, Nancy, met at Harding University. Nancy grew up in the Atlanta area. They have two married children, Jon and Claire, who both live in Washington State.
Mark has previously served three congregations as a full-time minister: North Bend, Oregon, Silverdale, Washington, and York Nebraska. Prior to going into ministry, he taught sixth grade for four years.
Mark holds a Bachelor of Arts, a Masters of Theology, and a Doctorate in the fields of education and religion.
Mark has previously served three congregations as a full-time minister: North Bend, Oregon, Silverdale, Washington, and York Nebraska. Prior to going into ministry, he taught sixth grade for four years.
Mark holds a Bachelor of Arts, a Masters of Theology, and a Doctorate in the fields of education and religion.
A message from Mark:
Thank you for visiting our website! We hope that you will learn more about God’s Word, and be introduced to our congregation in Vallejo.
Our aim is to practice “simple Christianity.” We want to be nothing more or less than Christians. The Bible stands as our only source of spiritual authority—we do not wish to add to or take away from the Word of God (see Revelation 22:18-19). Our aim is to “speak where the Bible speaks and remain silent where it is silent.”
Our congregation is led by Elders (mature Christian men) selected by the congregation they serve. There are thousands of similar churches of Christ around the world, yet each congregation is independent of the others—there is no formal denominational structure. While congregations are independent, many choose to cooperate in missions, Christian camps, and other joint ministries.
We believe that following Jesus provides us an abundant life now, and eternal life with the Lord. I hope that you will join us in our journey of faith in Jesus Christ!
Because of Him,
Mark McLean, Minister