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I met Mark Darling early in 1997, my first time at Bloomington Evergreen Church. I did not have too many personal interactions for a couple years, except for his sound teachings in my life, as being a Christian who was finally willing to dig into the Bible and learn, this was very impactful in my life. Then in 1999 Mark headed up a new church plant in Minneapolis, The Rock, and I started to attend there.
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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. His charisma was contagious. I was quite intrigued by his passion and zeal for the Lord. I had attended many churches before coming to The Rock and I was, and am, critical of people in a pastoral role. This stems from experiencing a number of pastors who “talk the talk”, but do not “walk the walk.” I was interested in finding someone who was “the real deal.” I found that person in Mark Darling.
Mark Darling – Story 152
I met Mark Darling in Berlin during the time of great pain I was going through. Mark helped me a lot with his encouragement and brotherly love he showed to me….
Mark Darling – Story 151
I’m very thankful for your answer to God’s call on your life. He has used you in instrumental ways in my own life. He used you to prick my conscious…
Mark Darling – Story 150
I was recently reading through my spiritual journals from high school and was impacted by the influence you’ve had in my life. Over fifteen years ago, when I was a…
Mark Darling – Story 149
If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say; If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, when men…
Mark Darling – Story 148
Words on paper can’t really express how thankful I am for you in our lives. You have challenged Jason and I in countless ways in our marriage, parenting and our…
Mark Darling – Story 147
I thank our Heavenly Father for you and this church! What a spiritual oasis this place is in the midst of a dry and barren land. Surely God is in…
Mark Darling – Story 146
What the Rock and Mark mean to me. It means fellowship with other Christians that are on fire for God. Not just a Friday or Sunday thing. A lifestyle. It…
Mark Darling – Story 145
This will be short and brief, but I hope still reads as sincere as I intend. Your dedication to Christ and the Rock family has had an incredible impact on…
Mark Darling – Story 144
Joining The Rock was a decision in being devoted to a church. I was wandering around in my Christian Life, and I hadn’t really found a community that I felt…
Mark Darling – Story 143
I have been at The Rock for about 5 years. I grew up in a Catholic family and didn’t have a relationship with God. I remember going to church as…