The Mandarin Baptist Church
Pastor Search Team
is pleased to introduce
Dr. Mark Seagle
“Consumed for that which is
ultimate”
Who is Mark Seagle?
 46 years old, husband and father of five
 Experienced Senior Pastor
 Well-educated lifelong learner
 Team-oriented servant leader
 DISC Personality Styles: Influencer, Dominant
 Avid runner, loves sports, family time and
going to the beach
The
Seagle
Family
His Bride
 Married to Susan Seagle
for 21 years
 Elementary school teacher
- B.S. from Univ. of Alabama,
- M.A. from Auburn
- Ed.S. from Univ. of So. Miss.
 Susan is a true partner
in ministry and is particularly
gifted in personal evangelism
His Pride
Proud father of Cynthia (16), Lydia (13),
John Mark (11), Julia (7) and Ella (4)
Ministry Experience
 Currently the Pastor of Spiritual Formations &
Maturity at Valley View Baptist Church in
Tuscaloosa, AL, a church of 1,300 + that has
baptized over 250 people in the past 2 years.
 Senior Pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in
Crestview, FL from 1997-2009:
– Led church revitalization with continuous annual
growth from 50 to over 900 over 12+ years
– Emmanuel’s significant growth under Mark’s
leadership was the subject of a 2007 NOBTS doctoral
dissertation by Ron Holman
Emmanuel Baptist Church
(Growth during Mark Seagle’s tenure)
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
Avg. Worship Attendance
Baptisms
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
Avg. Small Group Attendance
Total Members
2008
References
Mark comes with strong references, some of which are
known to MBC, including:
 Bob Bumgarner, Church Leadership Development
Group Lead Strategist, Florida Baptist Convention
 Dr. Cecil Seagle (Mark’s dad), former Missions Division
Director, Florida Baptist Convention and now the
Executive Director of the Indiana Baptist Convention
 Dr. John Sullivan, Executive Director of the Florida
Baptist Convention
Quotes about Mark Seagle
from Dr. John Sullivan
 “One of the most creative and
innovative people I know”
 “Has a particular ability to see
people where they are and move
them to where they need to be”
 “Gifted preacher, Biblical, on
target”
 “Strong leader, especially gifted in
leading men”
 “Loves students and reaching them
for Christ”
 “Emmanuel Baptist Church was a
different church under Mark’s
leadership”
Why Mark Seagle?
 We unanimously believe this is God’s man. Mark
has a powerful combination of character, integrity,
leadership ability, experience and unique fit.
 Mark is gifted in dynamic, innovative, expository
Biblical preaching. He communicates the gospel
passionately and effectively to all generations, and
is creative in approach but theologically solid and
committed to Biblical integrity of the message.
 He is a proven leader with experience in leading
church revitalization and growth with a concern for
“no one left behind.”
Why Mark Seagle?
 Intentional focus on spiritual transformation
and discipleship (what we are “becoming”)
 Personally active in and supportive of local and
global missions.
 Strong commitment to families and students.
 Collaborative leader with emphasis on vision
casting, servant leadership and accountability.
Next Steps
Mark, Susan and the Seagle family are coming to
Mandarin on August 10-12th.
• He and Susan will meet with various church leaders,
ministry teams and other groups.
• On Saturday, August 11 at 2:00 pm, we will have a
church-wide Meet & Greet / Q&A Session / Speciallycalled Business Meeting (as specified in MBC by-laws).
• On Sunday, August 12, Mark Seagle will meet with all
adult classes at 9:00 am and preach in view of a call at
10:30 am, immediately followed by a church-wide
vote without discussion (also per MBC by-laws).