Full name: Mark Thomas Tawlks
Nick Name: Gator
Barger family: Married to Debbie in 1979. We have three kids: Melissa, Stephanie and Micah. Five Grand kids: Endale, Holden, Jude, Ewan and Saoirse.
Ministry Role: Lead Pastor
Dream vacation: Pauls Missionary Journeys
What's your regular order at Starbucks: Decaf Americano
Favorite movie: The Man from Snowy River
Life Motto: Freedoms value is in the consequence of the choice.
Favorite scripture: Colossians 1:28,29
Things that fascinate me: The Beauty of Family
People who inspire me are: Rick Renner, Francis Chan, Francis Anfuso
Previous jobs: Owned my own landscaping company for 18 yrs. Real Estate agent.
One thing that most people don't know about me: I don’t like big bugs.
I've been in ministry … 45yrs
When and where did you get saved: 1380 Samson Dr. Tulare Ca. @ 6:30 pm on Dec. 15 1972. I was 12 yrs old.
Music that inspires me: Christian contemporary
Favorite singer or band: Melissa Lester, Stephanie Krier and Micah Tawlks
Peeves: Going slower than the speed limit, waiting 1.5 hours for a tire rotation on my car.
Life-changing moment: Salvation and Baptism of the Holy Spirit.
Hidden talent: Singing
Fears: I need to think about this one.
Favorite book: Ephesians
In my spare time I... work on my yard and landscape photography
Least favorite food: Fat
What makes you laugh? My wife and family
The most exotic place you've even been to: Ethiopia
The most adventurous thing you've ever done: Went to China on a mission trip and got abducted by the police.
Least favorite thing to do: Stand in line when for no apparent reason for the line.
Full name: Deborah Kay Tawlks
Nick Name: Baydee
Family: Same as Mark
Ministry Role: Supporting My Husband
Dream vacation: anyplace warm with water
What's your regular order at Starbucks: Cinnamon spice mocha
Favorite movie: Hook
Life Motto: Go
Favorite scripture: Galatians 3:13-14
People who inspire me are: Missionary's
Job: Transaction Co-ordinator
One thing that most people don't know about me: I was a Concert
When and where did you get saved: in church at 5yrs. old
Music that inspires me: Classic Hymns
Favorite singer or band: Melissa Lester, Stephanie Krier and Micah Tawlks
Peeves: Printers that don't work
Life-changing moment: The birth of my children
Hidden talent: Piano
Fears: I need to think about this one
Favorite book: The Best 10 Decisions Every Parent Can Make. By: Bill & Pam Farrel
In my spare time I... love to read
Least favorite food: Pickled pigs feet
What makes you laugh? Family
The most exotic place you've even been to: Ethiopia
The most adventurous thing you've ever done: Married Samuel!
Least favorite thing to do: housework