Background
Ellis, Mark Alan was born on September 14, 1958 in Olathe, Kansas, United States. Son of James Richard and Charlene Rae (Diekmann) Ellis.
Ellis, Mark Alan was born on September 14, 1958 in Olathe, Kansas, United States. Son of James Richard and Charlene Rae (Diekmann) Ellis.
Bachelor of Science, Grace University, Omaha, 1980. Master of Arts, University Nebraska, 1988. Master of Theology, Dallas Theological Seminary, 1988.
Postgraduate, Dallas Theological Seminary, 1994.
Pastor Shiloh Baptist Church, Wylie, Texas, 1989-1994. Director discipleship 1st Baptist Church, Heath, 1984-1988. Teaching assistant Dallas Seminary, 1986-1992.
Theological educator International Mission Board, Southern Baptist Convention, Belem, Brazil, since 1995. Co-founder, academy dean Centro Treinamento Tecnico e Teológico, Boa Vista, Brazil, 1997-1998.
Precinct chairman Wylie Republican Committee, 1993-1994. Member American Academy Religion, Society Biblical Literature, Evangelical Theological Society.
Married Diane Marie Hofer, July 7, 1980. Children: Nicholas, Brenton, Ian, Andrew, Victoria.