WeGo Live with Dr Mark McCleary
As we continue to explore our theme for the quarter: “SH/FT” we are delighted to welcome Dr Mark McCleary to WeGo Live! More about the speaker below. Don’t neglect to invite a friend or loved one as we listen, engage, discuss and learn.
About the Speaker
Pastor Mark A. McCleary was born in Baltimore (1951). He moved to Philadelphia with his mother and sister in 1955. He attended public school and Larchwood Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) School, and graduated from West Phila. H.S. (1969). After attending Andrews University for Mechanical Engineering, Pastor McCleary changed his major to the SDA curriculum for Pastoral Ministry upon sensing a call from God in the summer of 1971. Eventually, he transferred to Oakwood University and graduated (B.A., Theology) in 1974. He later completed his Master of Divinity (Andrews Univ. Theological Seminary, 1978); Doctor of Ministry (Palmer Theological Seminary, 1998); and Ph. D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution–“A Conflict Resolution Manual for Resolving Intra Church Social Conflict: A Pastor’s Auto-ethnographic Journey” (2013).
Mark married Queenie Patricia Bryant of Groton, Connecticut (June 1975), and their union produced three children–Brian, Michael, and Michelle. After completing seminary, he, his wife, and children served several churches in Kansas and Missouri. Since migrating to Allegheny East Conference, they have served Montclair, NJ; SW Phila.; First Church (DC); and now Liberty, Windsor Mill, MD–more than 38 years of pastoral ministry.
Pastor McCleary’s personal motto and objective are “to be recognized as a good pastor by his congregants and an accessible and helpful chaplain to their various communities” and “to be a role model of Christian values in order
He is also the founder of Mark McCleary Minitries (MMM) which aims to help people explore their relationship with God and improve their relationships with family, friends, and others. It is seeks to be a holistic point of contact for learning about Christ, experiencing Him in a practical time and space, and sharing Him through one’s God-given gifts as the unique center-of-influence to a particular community.
He is a leader and role model of Christian values striving to inspire positive life-style transformation in others. He has over 40 years of experience in church leadership and community outreach. He continues to inspire the spiritual and social growth of his congregation and others to be FAT—Faithful, Available, and Teachable. He is currently the Senior Pastor of the Liberty Seventh-day Adventist Church (Windsor Mill, MD), and its primary teacher, preacher, administrator, and organizer of a capital, building and equipment campaign. An excellent public speaker in great demand. An excellent practitioner diverse ministries (i.e., Men’s, Women’s, Single’s, Youth, Family, Marital, Bible, Social conflict, and Organizational development, and Church Growth).
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
- Pastorate, Liberty Seventh-day Adventist Church (Windsor Mill, MD), 2014–present
- Associate Minister/Christian Education Coordinator, Philadelphia Baptist Church, (Philadelphia, PA), 2012
- Pastorate, First Seventh-day Adventist Church (Washington, DC), 2001-2013
- Pastorate, Southwestern Seventh-day Adventist Church (Philadelphia, PA), 1992-2001
- Pastorate, First Seventh-day Adventist Church (Montclair, NJ), 1985-92
- Pastorate, Park Avenue & Kirkwood, MO Seventh-day Adventist Church District, 1980-83
- Pastorate, Shiloh (Leavenworth, KS) & St. Joseph, MO Seventh-day Adventist Church District, 1978-80
- Pastorate, Topeka, KS & Sedalia, MO Seventh-day Adventist Church District, 1974-75
- Associate Evangelist, (Kansas City, MO & KS, respectively), 1974
PUBLICATIONS
- Congregational Conflict Resolution Procedural Training Manual
- As YOU Pray, so are YOU
- The Bible Doctrine Study Series
- Linking Daniel and Revelation: Piecing the End-Time Apocalyptic Puzzle Together
- Assurance, Insurance, and Reassurance (A.I.R.): Pre-Marital and Marriage Information Series
- A Guide to Discovering YOUR Spiritual Gifts (Revised)
- Reflections on Daniel and Revelation Second Edition, including Workbook
- Back to Basics: A Comprehensive Study Guide
- The Gospel Presentation A Guide to Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts
ACADEMIC DEGREES & CERTIFICATES
- Degree: PhD – 2013, Concentration: “Conflict Analysis/ Resolution,†(Nova SE University, Fort Lauderdale, FL)
- Degree: Doctorate in Ministry – 1998, Concentration: “Congregational Renewalâ€, (Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary (now Palmer) Wynnewood, PA)
- Degree: Master of Divinity – 1978, (Andrews University Theological Seminary (Berrien Springs, MI)
- Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Theology-1974 (Oakwood College, Huntsville, AL)