Southwinds Staff
Mark grew up in Hamilton, Texas and graduated from Hamilton High School in 1982. He surrendered to the ministry in high school during his junior year. Mark attended Howard Payne University and had many opportunities to serve and grow in his relationship with the Lord. He studied music, but graduated in 1987 with his BA degree in Religious Education.
While in college, Mark met his wife, Michele Lokey, and they were married in July 1988. They have 3 children, Jessica Biffle who lives in Palacios, Texas, Jeremiah Taylor who lives in Carbon, Texas and Jade Taylor who lives with them in Tomball, Texas. Mark & Michele have 4 grandchildren.
Mark has served in several churches in Texas and Colorado as Worship Pastor and Music and Youth Minister. He came to Southwinds in August 2021 and has brought a heart of worship to our church. God continues to be a source of encouragement and joy to Mark. His life of Ministry has been a blessing and one that he enjoys every day. Mark loves the outdoors and really enjoys hunting, fishing, cooking, and gardening.