John Mark Harrison, Pastor of First Baptist Concord in Knoxville, Tennessee, originally set out to be a football coach—but God had other plans. While in college, he felt a clear calling to ministry, leading him to start as a student pastor. Through faithful obedience, he followed God’s direction every step of the way, eventually becoming the pastor of First Baptist Concord.

In this episode, Pastor John Mark shares his journey of stepping into God’s calling, his move to Concord, and his passion for preaching God’s Word every Sunday. Tune in to hear more about Pastor John’s story and why he’s excited to preach at the conference!