Mark Jackson

Mark Jackson is an experienced leader in the field of church operations and community engagement, currently serving as the Director of Operations at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church since July 2016. In this senior leadership role, Mark oversees various aspects of church operations and manages strategic initiatives. Mark's previous positions include Director of Community Engagement and Director of Children, Youth & Family Ministry at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, where responsibilities encompassed partnership development, event management, and leadership of a sizeable staff team. Prior to this, Mark held various roles at Trinity Lutheran College, including Professor and Chair of Children, Youth & Family Studies, where curriculum design and student advisement were key responsibilities. Additionally, Mark served as the Director of Congregational Ministries at Central Lutheran Church. Mark holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management and Marketing from Whitworth University, as well as a Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry from Gonzaga University, a Master of Nonprofit Management from Regis University, and a certificate in Leadership & Church Management from Whitworth University.