About Rev Mark W Douglas
MDiv, CNE, CDE, CNC
Education
- MDivNorthern Seminary, Lombard, IL (1999)
- BAGlenville State College, Glenville, WV (1986)
Family
Married: Judy
Children:
- Megan (daughter), Kevin (son-in-law), Logan (grandson) & Colin (grandson)
- Sara (daughter), Ryan (son-in-law) & Sylvie (granddaughter)
Personal Vision Statement
Live as a catalyst for transformation in myself, others, and churches; that bring us individually and collectively into a deeper life of discipleship and multiplication.
About Mark
Mark was born and raised in Charleston WV. He also called Moundsville, Huntington, Ravenswood, and Ripley WV home before a stint in Parkersburg WV. After leaving Parkersburg he and his wife had an extended stay in cities of Columbus and Zanesville Ohio. In April 2019, they relocated to Pueblo, CO.
Mark W. Douglas has been a pastor (since 1996), denominational leader, college educator, entrepreneur/CEO, speaker, and consultant. He has also been a church planter and professional fund raiser (Boy Scouts of America).
Mark is a lifelong student of history and culture. He connects on a personal level with individuals with where they are in life. Mark sees people as unique individuals who have much to offer.
In June 2026, Mark retired as Director of Development for ICCM of the Free Methodist Church USA. In May 2020, Mark completed training with SLI (Spiritual Leadership Inc).
Mark was the former CEO / President of Mark W Douglas LLC – incorporated in 2005, closed in 2024. The company was involved in residential and commercial construction and the entertainment industry – professional audio reinforcement, professional stage and theatrical lighting, and professional video projection – the primary focus of the company as it closed was leadership, ministry development and education.
As a keynote speaker and workshop facilitator, Mark has engaged many audiences on a variety of topics. Using his visionary gift, Mark continues to help individuals, organizations, and agencies understand their unique vision and how to strategically position themselves to achieve their specific mission and vision.
Mark is also in demand as a coach / mentor to individuals, church leaders, and business leaders around the specific areas of spiritual formation, leadership and visioning.
His academic career began in 2013 with a phone call from Zane State College needing an instructor for their theatre class. Central Ohio Technical College reached out shortly thereafter looking for someone to teach Ethics and Critical Thinking. So, Mark's academic career began and continues today with a primary adjunct teaching load in the area of Philosophy and Religious Studies. In addition to teaching Mark has developed and deployed onsite courses at CSUP.
Academic Influences
Mark had the opportunity to study theology under the late Stanley J. Grenz while obtaining his Masters of Divinity Degree at Northern Seminary (seminary.edu) in Chicago, IL. Stan's work Theology for the Community of God (1994) and his many other works greatly influenced his theological and philosophical perspectives.
Dallas Willard, author of many works including The Divine Conspiracy (1998), has influenced Mark's philosophical perspectives.
Mark became acquainted with Miroslav Volf while at seminary. He continues to be challenged by many of Volf's publications: Exclusion and Embrace (1996), After Our Likeness (1998), and A Public Faith: How Followers of Christ Should Serve the Common Good (2011).
Additional Roles & Achievements
- An Eagle Scout
- Graduate of the American Baptist Churches Church Planter's Institute
- An Ordained Elder in The River Conference, Free Methodist Church USA
- Former member of the Finance Resource Team, Ohio Conference of the Free Methodist Church
- Former board member for the American Baptist Churches of OH
- Former board member for the American Baptist Churches USA
Professional Associations & Memberships
- Association of Informal Logic and Critical Thinking
2020 – present
- Evangelical Philosophy Society
2020 – present
- Society of Christian Philosophers
2020 – present
- American Academy of Religion
2021 – present
- IATSE Local 62, Colorado Springs Theatrical Stage Employees
2019 – present
Community Leadership Positions
- Former Member, Board of Zoning Appeals, City of Zanesville (www.coz.org), 401 Market Street, Zanesville, OH 43701, March 28, 2016 to March 2019
- Former Member, Greater Brighton, City of Zanesville (www.coz.org), 401 Market Street, Zanesville, OH 43701, 2015 to May 2017