Meet The Leadership

Pastor Mark was raised in Mayer, MN, and met his wife Paige while studying Middle-Level Education at Concordia University Nebraska. Together they served as teachers at Concordia Prep from 2019-2021. Pastor Mark and Paige have two daughters, Maria and Ava. After attending Concordia Seminary in St. Louis (2021-2025), he was ordained at his home congregation, Zion in Mayer, MN, and installed as Pastor here at NewThing to serve the NewThing Mission Training Hub and teach religion classes at Concordia Prep in August of 2025. Mark has a deep love for the local church community as the Body of Christ and teaching the faith. He is always excited to talk about Jesus, NASCAR, and his Light Phone III.

Contact Pastor Mark
markesser@newthing.live or 612-720-6179