NAME – Mark Van Dam

MINISTRY TEAM - Christian Education

WORK POSITION & COMPANY – Middle School Teacher in Chatsworth

BORN & RAISED – 1966, Burbank

FAMILY & PETS – Married 17 years to Ute.  Two sons at Moorpark High School

HOBBIES/OTHER ACTIVITIES – Community service.  Band Roadie for high school band. Anything with my family.

FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE & WHY – Titus 2: 11-14.  Helps me keep focused on what I need to do and be.

FUN FACT ABOUT YOU – When buying clothes, my motto is, "The uglier, the cheaper, the better."  I never spend more than $5.00 on an item of clothing or more than $20 on a pair of shoes.  Buy me any pair of shoes in size 14 and less than $20.00 and I'll pay you back! 

ANYTHING ELSE YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE – We became involved at Moorpark Pres because my sons felt welcomed.  In 6th grade, my son went to youth group on a Tuesday evening.  We asked him if he wanted to go back.  He replied, "Yes, because they knew my name."  God is good!