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      Mark Abshier has been preaching at MacArthur Park since 2001.  Mark is married to Ellen and has two children, Jessica & Jordan. Jessica is a member of MacArthur Park and Jordan is attending Abilene Christian University.  Mark and Ellen served as missionaries in Brazil before returning to the states and preaching in Kansas.When Mark is not preaching and teaching you might find him hunting, fishing or reading a good book. 
  Mark A. Abshier
Preaching Minister
     

Richard Shough served as MacArthur Park's Youth Minister for fourteen years before taking on a new role as Church Life Minister.  His responsibilities include Family Ministry and Administration.  Richard is married to Janet and they have three children.  Caleb and Kaci are both students at Oklahoma Christian University, and Cameron is in 3rd grade.  For the past eighteen years, Richard has directed summer camps on the campus of Oklahoma Christian University.
  Richard Shough
Church Life Minister
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      Douglas Brown has served as the Minister of Adult Discipleship at MacArthur Park for ten years.  His primary responsibilities include Adult Education and Involvement.  Before coming to MacArthur Park Douglas preached in Junction, Texas.  He is married to Laurie and they have three children: Malinda, a student at ACU; Andrew and Anthony, twin boys who are in high school. 
  Douglas Brown
Minister of Adult Discipleship
       

      Tamra Blankinship  serves as the Director of Children's Ministries. She grew up as a teenager at MacArthur Park and attended Oklahoma Christian University.  She served MacArthur Park as a Summer Youth Intern and then returned to work full-time on our staff in 2005.  She met her husband Mark at MacArthur Park. You will hear our children call for "Miss Tamra". 
  Tamra Blankinship
Director of Children's
Ministries
     

      Barry Newton joined the MacArthur Park staff in 2006   asAssociate Minister. Barry's primary responsibility is Outreach.  Before coming to MacArthur Park, Barry preached in San Jose, California.  He has served as a missionary in Brazil.  He is married to Sofia, and they have two teenage sons,  Timothy and Lucas. 
  Barry Newton
Associate Minister
     

      Kody Speer is the newest member of the MacArthur Park Ministry Team.  Kody joined our staff in 2008
He previously served as Youth Minister in Athens, Texas.  Kody grew up as a missionary kid.  He is married to Kristie.  Kody loves his ministry to teenagers.
  Kody Speer
Youth Minister