About Me

The Kingdom Story is Still Being Written…

I love Jesus and my family and feel honored to be a part of the Kingdom story. Ministry is my passion and my call and I love learning with and from all of the people I have the privilege to encounter. I am married to my high school sweetheart Jessica and am the proud father of two children; Micah and Abigail. I have worked in church and para church ministry settings for over 20 years. I am an ordained Pastor in the LCMC (Lutheran Churches in Mission for Christ). I am a pastor, spiritual director, teacher, speaker, writer and consultant. I recently completed my doctoral degree at Fuller Seminary. My personal mission statement is to help others experience transformation through Jesus Christ. My hope is that each day I might draw closer to God and to be an answer to someone’s prayer. Thank you for visiting my website, be sure to check out all of the pages on this website to learn more about me.

 

More About Me….

NAME: Rev. Dr. Marcus J. Carlson

BIRTHDAY: May 11

HOMETOWN: Marcellus, NY

CURRENT CITY: Garrett, IN

MOST RECENT CITY: Colorado Springs, CO

FAMILY: Wife, Jessica. Son, Micah. Daughter, Abby.

FAVORITE COLOR: Orange

FAVORITE CELEBRITY: Peyton Manning

FAVORITE BOOK: Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning

FAVORITE MOVIE: The Goonies

FAVORITE FOODS: Bacon, Peanut Butter (especially with chocolate) & Popcorn

FAVORITE QUOTES: “Don’t trade your passion for glory.” Survivor-Eye of the Tiger

“I could more easily contain the Gulf of Mexico in a shot glass than I can comprehend the wild, uncontainable love of God.” Brennan Manning

“Are you busy? I am always busy, this mind is capable of advanced multitasking.”
Sheldon Cooper, Big Bang Theory

“Some people have a full plate, Marcus has a buffet.”
Colleague in Colorado Springs

RANDOM FACTS
– I own 80 different color of Chuck Taylor High Top shoes.
– I have lived in 5 different states and have visited 41 states since graduating high school.
-I have travelled to 24 countries and been to 5 continents.