Mark is a gifted teacher who draws on his knowledge of scripture, theology, psychology and 30 years experience as a pastor and seeker. He pays attention to the beauty, challenges and complexity of the human condition. He speaks nationally and internationally at universities, conferences and churches and offers training to leaders and organizations through workshops, retreats and on-line labs. Mark teaches doctoral courses on practical spiritual formation at Fuller Theological seminary and has taught at Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and Church Divinity School of the Pacific. Wherever Mark travels he speaks with the goal of awakening imagination and inviting audiences to take new steps into life and wholeness. Here are some of Mark’s most popular offerings and teaching topics.

 
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The Ninefold Path. Mark facilitates1-3 day training and retreat experiences for leaders and groups based on The Ninefold Path journey through the Beatitudes. Seasonally he offers The Ninefold Path Lab, an online two segment 10 week interactive journey through the Beatitudes led by Mark and a team of trained facilitators. Learn more…

 
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Personality and growth: Using the Enneagram as a tool for transformation. Mark facilitates 1-3 day workshop and retreat experiences that utilize the vocabulary of the Enneagram typology to explore self-awareness and targeted application of spiritual disciplines. Learn more…

 
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Thriving Family Workshops. Mark and Lisa offer 1-3 day learning experiences based on themes from their book, Belonging and Becoming. Learn more…

 
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Simplify. Mark and Lisa lead workshops and intensives on practical simplicity related to time, money, meaning and global sustainability based on the book, FREE: Spending Your Time and Money on What Matters Most. Occasionally this material is offered as a 4-6 week online lab. Learn more…

 
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Practicing the Way of Jesus. Mark offers experienced based graduate level training on how to lead and design shared spiritual formation paths based on his book, Practicing the Way of Jesus. Learn more…

Invite Mark (and Lisa) to speak

Contact our office to express your interest in having Mark and Lisa speak to your group. We will schedule a phone call or video conference to discuss event goals, planning and details about dates, honorarium and expenses.