our pastor ~
Mark Young

Mark grew up in Allentown, Pennsylvania and received his bachelor's degree from Pillsbury Baptist Bible College in Owatonna MN. He served as Youth Pastor at Grace Baptist Church and Athletic Director at Owatonna Christian School for six years. Mark then received his  Masters Degree in Christian Education from Bethel University. 

​

Mark & Gretchen have three grown children and five grandchildren. Joshua & Abbey Bobowski (Leo & Cyrus), Eric & Hannah Young (Amelia & Benaiah), and  Mark Joseph & Megan Young (Mark Grayson). 

​

Mark and his wife Gretchen have been serving faithfully together at Grace Community Church since 1997. Both enjoy working with the various ministries of the church, especially the children’s and senior ministries.