Rev Mark has served as Vicar at Bishop Ridley Church since January 2016. He is married to Helene, and together they have five children.

Mark was raised in Germany in a Roman Catholic family and has one of the most fascinating life stories you’re likely to hear. After several years working in business in Germany and Ukraine, Mark and Helene moved to London in 2006. The plan was for Mark and Helene to continue his studies and then travel around South East Asia, but God had other plans. He began to sense a calling to ordained ministry.

Theologically, Mark leans towards the Catholic tradition within the Church of England. He first took up a role as a lay assistant at a London City church. As his sense of calling deepened, he began a two-year apprenticeship at All Souls Clubhouse. The Diocese of London then sent him to train for ordination at Wycliffe Hall, University of Oxford. In June 2012, he began his curacy at St Mary’s, Liss, in the Diocese of Portsmouth.

Alongside his ministerial vocation, Mark holds an MA in Genocide Studies, with a particular research interest in the role of the Church during the Third Reich. His work explores the ethical, theological, and historical dimensions of that period.

Naturally inquisitive, Mark enjoys keeping busy and can often be found studying, researching, or exploring new ideas. He appreciates a good glass of wine, though he’s less enthusiastic about the runs he does to balance out his love of wine and good food!