Living Stone Profile
Name: Mark Pavola
Hometown: Duluth, Minn.
Mark Pavola (left) is the executive director of Youth for Christin
Duluth, Minn. Pictured with him is his wife, Andrea. |
Occupation: Executive director for Youth for Christ/Encounter
Church affiliation: Lakeview Covenant Church, Duluth, Minn.
Age: 38
Married: Yes
Spouse’s name: Andrea
Children: Andrew, 6; Tirzah, 4; Baby Pavola, coming soon, May 2008
Hobbies: Golf, basketball, fitness
Bible character you are most like and why? Mark – for obvious reasons
Who is most influential in your spiritual life and why? My wife, Andrea. She
helped me immensely during a key time in my life, and she currently keeps me
very grounded and encouraged.
What issue are you most concerned about and why? The deterioration of the
family. It is the foundation that every great society must be built upon. Most
adult problems are unresolved childhood issues.
When and where do you find time to meet with God? Two times come to mind -- in
the morning before the family gets up, which is crazy early! Also, at random
times and places throughout the day.
What in your spiritual life has surprised you? I was convinced it was about what
I could do for God, and I’m beginning to realize it’s all about what God wants
to do in and through me as I abide in Christ.
