Brother Mark and Sister Candy grew up in Northern Michigan. They gave their hearts to the Lord in December of 1979 and were baptized with the Holy Spirit in January of 1980.
They have two grown children who live in Springfield,MO and Midland, MI, and are blessed to have two grandchildren.
The Lord called them to ministry in 1983 and they started preparing for the ministry at the time through Bible Training and hands-on servant ministry. They have served faithfully in the Body of Christ for over 27 years. They have a heart for people and for the work of God.
They started Black River Full Gospel Community Church in January 2002. Since then God has done may tremendous things for the people that have been touched by the church at Black River.