“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord.” —1 Corinthians 15:58
“Steadfast” is a reminder that our lives are controlled by the work of the cross, and as such, our “labor is not in vain.” We exist to provide opportunities for edification at both the personal level and within our church family as we remember that our victory over sin, the flesh, and the devil is in Christ, not the law. We hope that the Lord will continue to work in our church as He brings people to our group and grows us in loving and serving one another.
Mark grew up in Russia until 1990, when his family immigrated to Los Angeles and joined Grace Community Church. Having grown up at Grace, it was natural for him to prepare for ministry at The Master's Seminary, where he earned his M.Div. and Th.M. degrees. In 2017, Mark earned his Ph.D. from the University of Edinburgh. Mark joined the church staff in 2007 and currently serves in church administration and leads the young professionals ministry, Foundation.
Paul Twiss is the teaching pastor at Bethany Bible Church in Thousand Oaks, California and serves as Assistant Professor of Bible Exposition at The Master’s Seminary.
