User:Mark N. Posey

Mark N. Posey (February 2, 1965 - present) - Mark has served as the Pulpit Minister at Austinville since 1994. He holds degrees from Freed-Hardeman University (B.S., B.A.), David Lipscomb University (M.A.R. & M.Div.) and Reformed Seminaery (Doctor of Divinity). While at FHU he was the recipient of the Guy N. Woods scholarship for preaching.

He has written six books: Because Jesus Died For Me, Great Bible Wonders, The Bible Tells Me So, Jesus Our Example: The Perfect Model for Youth, Youth can be Fishers of Men and 7 Habits of Highly Effective Husbands.

He has taught college level Bible courses at Bear Valley Bible Institute, International Christian College, and Faulkner University. He has done mission work in Central America, the Caribbean Islands, Canada, and Eastern Europe. He does extensive teaching and preaching in Ukraine each year. He preaches in four gospel meetings per year and speaks on brotherhood lectureships and seminars. He is the co-director for Morgan County week at Maywood Christian Camp in Hamilton, AL and serves on the advisory board. He was named after the late Gus Nichols (Mark Nichols Posey) while his parents worked with the Sixth Avenue Church of Christ in Jasper, AL during the 1960's. He works closely with the Lads to Leaders program. He preached his first gospel sermon at the age of 14 and was born and raised in North Alabama. His father and mother (Glenn A. & Iris Posey) have served churches in North Alabama for 50+ years. He is married to the former Pauli Dixon of Birmingham. She holds a B.S. degree in Finance from FHU and is employed by the Decatur City School System in Adult Education. She speaks at Ladies Days, Retreats and special ladies functions. She writes for Christian Woman magazine, Gospel Advocate and other religious periodicals. They have two children: Kayla Ruth (University of Alabama) and Joshua Mark (Austin High School).