Bishop
Mark Menke joined the full-time faculty of the Center for Biblical Leadership
(CBL) at the Church of God of Prophecy International Offices June 1, 2007. Bishop
Menke currently teaches Pastoral Leadership and Theology in the CBL School of
Practical and Advanced Studies (SOPAS), and helps provides logistical support
for the many schools CBL conducts around the world.
Brother
Menke was converted during a revival at a Baptist church in Ohio in 1978. He
joined the Church of God of Prophecy in 1981 and entered full-time pastoral
ministry in 1986. He has served as pastor to five different COGOP congregations
in Ohio and Georgia; and in those same states, served as an auxiliary director,
and state director of leadership development. Bishop Menke has served on
various state and international committees, currently serving on the Global
Missions Committee at the International Offices. His wife, Jenny, has worked
alongside him in all phases of his ministry.
After
earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from The Ohio State University in 1978, Menke
worked as a newspaper photographer for seven years. Since entering the
ministry, he has earned the Master of Arts degree in Biblical Studies from
Ashland (Ohio) Theological Seminary, and is currently enrolled in the Doctor of
Ministry program at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Mark was born and
raised in Ohio. He, along with his wife Jenny, and their youngest daughter
Heidi, currently make their home in Cleveland, TN. Their eldest daughter,
Emily, lives in Phoenix, AZ.
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