The Rev Mark Avera has been in ordained ministry for nearly 25 years.  He previously served at St Michaels Church in downtown Charleston, and at the Parish Church of St Helena in Beaufort.  He is a graduate of both Reformed Theological Seminary and Nashotah House.

 

He came to Christ by way of an uncle's prayer, a friend's invitation, a well-aimed sermon, the music of Keith Green, and a gaggle of coincidences that weren't really coincidences at all.

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He has been married to Joy for over 30 years and has five outrageously wonderful (grown) children and four grandchildren.  He loves family, friends, books, good beer, well-turned phrases, and seeing lives transformed.​​​​​