Mark was raised in Miami and is a native of Florida.

He attended Toccoa Falls College located in Toccoa, Georgia

and Oxford University in England. Mark and Joy, his wife of

31 years, have 3 adult children, one son-in-law and 2 grandchildren.

Mark has served the Lord and his church as pastor, missionary, educator

and C&MA district leader.

He is currently a volunteer chaplain with Florida Hospital. He serves on the President's

Council at Trinity College in Trinity, Florida. His hobbies include traveling, motorcycling, reading and

collecting rare books and hymnals.

About Me:

Family:
A wonderful daughter & son-in-law and three precious grand-daughters

On my day off you will find me: 
Cleaning, crocheting, sewing or spending time with family & friends

Life Verse:
James 1:12 (NIV) "Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him."

Favorite Movies:
Welcome to Paradise, McLintock,

Favorite Restaurant:
Sweet Tomatoes

Favorite Book: "Our Riches in Christ" by Ray Stedman

Joy is from Mars, Pennsylvania and began following Jesus

as her Savior at the age of 8 while attending the Mars Alliance Church.

She attended Toccoa Falls College in Toccoa, Georgia. Joy is married

to Mark Gorgans and they have 3 children; their eldest Tabetha is married

to Kennedy Silwimba and they have 2 children, Adah & Jackson. Their

middle child Christiana is working on her masters degree in social work

 at Asbury University and their son, Matthew is a senior at Mercer University

in Macon, Georgia.