It is hard to look at
any images from Cambodia
without seeing a temple, shrine, pagoda or idol as 95% of the nation's 13
million people are Theravada Buddhist. Unlike other forms of Buddhism this form
allows it's practitioners to maintain their worldly life and their religion
without conflict. As a teen Mark was
extensively exposed to America's
“New Age” movement and now sees great similarity in practice between New Age
adherents and Buddhists. He was not a Buddhist or a “New Ager” but rather a
belligerent atheist who has now experienced the omnipotent hand of the Living
God in his salvation.

    Now, having worked
for 15 years in the computer field; having been saved by God; having completed
his Masters of Divinity degree at Western Reformed Seminary; and having been
called, it is time to serve the God who saved him by going to the mission
field.  Mark has already
successfully served for ten months in Cambodia
on a temporary assignment; he will be in the US
from December 2005 through the spring or summer of 2006, raising funds,
standing for ordination, and taking care of health needs before he heads back
to the field for his permanent assignment in Cambodia. That assignment includes
teaching English, personal evangelism and discipleship, and church planting as
the Lord enables. Mark's home church
is Grace BPC in Cincinnati, Ohio.