Mark McDonnell

Mark grew up in south Mississippi and has been working his way up the Mississippi River, stopping in New Orleans (Tulane), Starkville (MSU), and Memphis (RUF at UofM), before landing in St. Louis to attend Covenant Theological Seminary (’22-26). While studying, he began working at Chinese Gospel Church, where he serves as the director of youth ministries while itinerating.

Mark became aware of the dire state of Christianity in Japan during his first year at Covenant in conversations with a friend and fellow student from Japan. Over the following years, the Lord shaped Mark’s affections toward East Asia and further clarified His calling. Mark entered seminary intending to work as an RUF campus minister, and in the process of pursuing this call to Japan, felt called to serve long-term as an RUF-G minister in Japan. The Christian population in Japan is aging and needs firm believers from younger generations. RUF seeks to evangelize and disciple Japanese college students, and Lord willing, these students will go on to be that next generation of Japanese believers.

Please join Mark in praying for the Spirit to work in the hearts of many Japanese brothers and sisters, and prayerfully consider partnering with him financially.