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The best definition I’ve heard for sin is the violation of God’s purpose for your life and mine. My guest today rose to meet God’s call for him to serve the church, and I’m honored to have him on the podcast to share his story.
Pastor Mark Anderson has been a personal mentor in my life and the lives of many people I know. He served as Pastor of Lynwood Baptist Church from 1994 until 2000, and after eight years of pastoring at Colonial Heights Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi, returned to Lynwood to serve as Pastor again.
In this episode, he opens up about his faith journey, including the experience that made him realize God’s purpose for him. Listen in to hear how he recognized that God was calling him to be a pastor, his advice for handling the common challenges of nonbelievers, and how to live a life that God will honor.
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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN TODAY’S EPISODE:
- How Mark’s upbringing and childhood shaped the person he is now.
- The experience that confirmed God was calling him to be a pastor.
- What the Bible tells us about leadership and achievement.
- The important lesson Mark learned from one of his big mistakes.
- Books that have enriched his life.
- How Christians should handle the question of why God allows evil and suffering in the world.
- Mark’s personal definition of a successful life.
- Two people that have had a major impact on Mark and how they’ve influenced him.
- Advice for young leaders and business owners.
- Daily habits that up-and-coming leaders should develop.
- The three main characteristics Mark wants to be remembered for.
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Previously published on thetoponepercent.com.
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