Marcus Vernon Hand

Background

Hand, Marcus Vernon was born on May 17, 1937 in Nahunta, Georgia, United States. Son of Ira J. and Rhodie B. (Johns) Hand.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, University Georgia, 1970. Postgraduate, University Georgia, 1971. Master of Divinity, School of Theology, 1987.

Career

Pastor, Church of God, Lebanon, Georgia, 1964-1968; member Georgia Youth Board, Church of God, 1964-1972; pastor, Church of God, Athens, Georgia, 1968-1970; district overseer, Church of God, Athens and Alma, Georgia, 1968-1973; pastor, Church of God, Alma, 1970-1973; member Georgia State Council, Church of God, 1972-1973; editor Missions Publications, Church of God, Cleveland, Tennessee, 1973-1978; coordinator Youth World Evangel. program, Church of God, Cleveland, Tennessee, 1978-1984; editor Lighted Pathway, Church of God, Cleveland, Tennessee, since 1984; mentor commission on social concerns, Church of God, Cleveland, Tennessee, 1984-1989; pastor, Cornerstone Church of God, Athens, Georgia, since 1989.

Achievements

• Marcus Vernon Hand has been listed as a noteworthy Minister by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Evangel. Press Association, International Pentecostal Press Association.

Connections

Married Sara Jane Jarrell, April 8, 1961. Children: Stefani Susan, Marcus Jarrell.

Father:

Ira J. Hand

Mother:

Rhodie B. (Johns) Hand

Spouse:

Sara Jane Jarrell

child:

Stefani Susan Hand

child:

Marcus Jarrell Hand