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Mark Howard

Mark Howard serves as Rooted’s Director of Donor Ministry, combining years of professional fundraising, pastoral and youth ministry, and training in biblical and theological education. He is a regular contributor to the Rooted blog and has contributed to many books including: Gospel Centered Youth Ministry (Crossway, 2016), The Jesus I Wish I Knew in High School (New Growth Press, 2021), Longing for Christmas (New Growth Press, 2024), and God With You: A 52-Week Devotional Through the Whole Bible for Teenagers (Zondervan, 2026). A Bible nerd at heart, Mark has both his B.A. in Biblical Studies and M.A. in Theology from Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL. Mark lives in Covington, GA with his wife and two teenage children.

Sexual Sin: “Does God Still Love Me?” or “Is Grace Really Enough?”

Mark Howard | March 9, 2015

I knew a young girl who regularly attended youth events and was actively engaged in the church. Her faith was real and vibrant. As she matured physically, she began to enjoy the added attention of the males around…

Rooted2014 Audio: Mark Howard on Purity

Mark Howard | February 18, 2015

Though the purity movement has been popular in many churches, it can have destructive consequences when not held in check by the Gospel of grace. In this workshop we explore the psychology behind the purity movement and how…

Rooted2014 Audio: Mark Howard on Teaching Revelation

Mark Howard | November 6, 2014

It’s likely that your youth have asked you to teach on Revelation. It’s also likely that you felt overwhelmed by the thought and have avoided the book like the plagues it describes. In this workshop, you will gain…

When It’s More Than We Can Handle

Mark Howard | October 14, 2014

Parents often come to youth ministers when they are at the end of their ropes and have tried everything to help their children. Since Rooted is aiming to answer real questions on issues that youth workers are facing…

Why I’ve Been to Every Rooted Conference

Mark Howard | September 19, 2014

I hadn’t even been in youth ministry for a year when a postcard for the first Rooted conference passed across my desk. Youth ministers receive a lot of advertisements for curriculum, conferences, and other resources promising to help…

Seduction and the Pain of Saying, “No”

Mark Howard | September 19, 2014

In this series, we’ll explore the resistance and costs that youth face for following Jesus in our communities: what does that look like for teenagers around the United States, Europe, etc.? Each article will aim to develop the…

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