Executive Pastor

Executive Pastor Candidate

Mark Schuitema

Update

Over 40 candidates applied for the Executive Pastor position. Through the Lord’s guidance, the search committee narrowed it down to one candidate, Mark Schuitema. In conclusion of the interview process, the elder council unanimously recommends Mark Schuitema as the Executive Pastor and an Elder at Pennington Park Church. The official vote will be at the Congregational Meeting on Sunday, Dec. 19. Join us at the church-wide dessert night on Sunday, Dec. 5 at 5:00 p.m. to get to know the Schuitema family.

Bio

Mark joined the staff at College Park in 2011 and served as the Pastor of Community. He served as an Elder for the North East Indy Parish. In his role as the Pastor of Community, Mark has provided leadership, direction, and vision for Discipleship, Small Groups, Membership and Assimilation, Theological Development, and Soul Care (biblical counseling).

Mark is passionate about helping people understand the life-changing power of the gospel; experiencing the freedom, joy, and life that come from walking with Jesus every day; and growing as a disciple-making disciple.

Prior to working at College Park, Mark served as a Campus Director with CRU on campuses in Indianapolis and around the state of Indiana. Mark loves spending time with his family, playing outdoors, experiencing adventures together, and helping them grow and understand how to be disciples of Jesus for a lifetime.

Mark is husband to Emily and father to his four children, Will, Eleanor, Owen, and Henry.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Q&A Meeting – 12/12
Congregational Meeting – 12/19

THE NEED

As our church continues to grow, the Lord has led us to add an experienced Executive Pastor who can oversee the operations of our church, manage the staff, and lead the implementation of our church’s strategy and key ministries. Our desire is for this individual to be able to use his passion, gifts, and experience to come alongside our staff and our church to help us better live out our mission – to know Jesus and make Him known!

WAYS TO PRAY

The Lord’s continued guidance and wisdom throughout the remainder of this process.
Lord willing, a smooth transition for the Schuitema family to a new city, a new church, and a new role for Mark. Also, pray for College Park Church’s transition as they find a replacement for Mark.
A gracious and warm reception from our congregation toward the Schuitema family and Mark’s leadership.