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I am so very thankful for you. When I first started coming to the Rock I was struggling. I needed a church where I could trust the pastor and the…

Mark Darling has had a tremendous impact on my life and my family. I could give many examples, but the two things that come to mind are: 1. The Lord…

My story about Mark starts in a closet in Seattle, Washington. A very dark closet that was infested with ants. I hadn’t taken the path that Wisdom cries out for…

When thinking about Pastor Mark Darling, it’s a little daunting to write down my thoughts. He was my pastor for 14 years. There is A LOT that happens in 14…

There are 2 kinds of people in the world. Those who like Batman, and those who like Superman. Perhaps it’s the abrasive primary colors that put me off, but the…

I thank God for many ways He has used Mark and Kathy for over 40 years in my life,Dennis’ life, and our children’s lives! Mark’s openness about being a broken,…

My name is Andrea. I am a 28 year old woman in Northern Colorado. I graduated in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies at…

I met Mark Darling nearly twenty years ago.  I heard about The Rock church and was interested.  I vividly recall my first observations of Mark as I attended a service. …

Because of teachings that Mark gave at a Teen conference when I was in the 8th grade, I know I lived a different life in 8th grade and in high school…

About 38 years ago, I met Mark and Kathy Darling in Ames, IA. They were very friendly. Mark helped me write my first testimony tract. I was impressed by his…