Location: United Kingdom
Member Since:
Feb. 23, 2015
Mark Stevens
Biography
“I sing, I write music & I declare the good news… I live to bring glory to Jesus Christ!”
Mark Stevens started in the entertainment industry in 1985. At the age of 13 he became a team member in the iconic Australian television show ‘Young Talent Time,’ where he worked alongside Danni Minogue & Tina Arena. Following this, Mark played ‘Nick Page’ in the well loved Australian Television show ‘Neighbours,’ again working alongside household names like Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan & Craig McGlaughlan. ‘Neighbours’ was the show responsible for opening doors for Mark into the UK where he worked in theatre, recorded his first single & toured with Take That.
Mark’s life went on a downward spiral when he was gripped by drug and alcohol addiction in his late teens. By the age of 26 he had lost everything… It was in that place of desperation that Mark cried out to God in London city in 1996. God’s presence impacted his life in such a powerful way, so much so, that Mark would never look back. He was completely transformed overnight, walking away from his life of addiction and embracing a brand new start.
Mark became a passionate & committed follower of Jesus Christ. A friend took him to Hillsong Church in London and it was there that he bumped into his purpose. After a while he started leading worship & writing songs to glorify Jesus Christ. Soon after joining Hillsong Mark moved to Australia where he would base himself for 3 years at Hillsong Church in Sydney, singing, writing & touring worldwide with the Hillsong worship team under the leadership of Brian & Bobbie Houston & Darlene Zschech, where ‘All of My Days’, ‘God Of All Creation,’ & ‘You Stand Alone’ would become Hillsong anthems.
Mark met his now wife Bethan at Hillsong in Sydney Australia and a year after moved to Abundant Life Church Bradford England, working alongside respected global communicator Paul Scanlon, the Senior Pastor of Abundant Life Church.
As the Creative Director at ALC, Mark served on the Abundant Life team for 11 years, active in leading worship, writing music, teaching, touring and creating successful dramatic productions. During Mark’s time with both Hillsong & Abundant Life Church he has been involved in the recording and co-production of 19 albums.
2012 brought a new chapter to Mark’s life, seeing him travel extensively leading worship, building worship teams, teaching, and consulting to pastors and churches, keen to benefit from his experience at the sharp end of ministry.Alongside this he has been showcasing his new solo album ‘To Be with You.’ This project is filled with testimonial songs that Mark hopes will impact your life and encourage you on your journey.
Mark & Beth live in Bradford England & have been married now for 11 years and have two beautiful children, Jonah & Sienna.
Mark Stevens started in the entertainment industry in 1985. At the age of 13 he became a team member in the iconic Australian television show ‘Young Talent Time,’ where he worked alongside Danni Minogue & Tina Arena. Following this, Mark played ‘Nick Page’ in the well loved Australian Television show ‘Neighbours,’ again working alongside household names like Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan & Craig McGlaughlan. ‘Neighbours’ was the show responsible for opening doors for Mark into the UK where he worked in theatre, recorded his first single & toured with Take That.
Mark’s life went on a downward spiral when he was gripped by drug and alcohol addiction in his late teens. By the age of 26 he had lost everything… It was in that place of desperation that Mark cried out to God in London city in 1996. God’s presence impacted his life in such a powerful way, so much so, that Mark would never look back. He was completely transformed overnight, walking away from his life of addiction and embracing a brand new start.
Mark became a passionate & committed follower of Jesus Christ. A friend took him to Hillsong Church in London and it was there that he bumped into his purpose. After a while he started leading worship & writing songs to glorify Jesus Christ. Soon after joining Hillsong Mark moved to Australia where he would base himself for 3 years at Hillsong Church in Sydney, singing, writing & touring worldwide with the Hillsong worship team under the leadership of Brian & Bobbie Houston & Darlene Zschech, where ‘All of My Days’, ‘God Of All Creation,’ & ‘You Stand Alone’ would become Hillsong anthems.
Mark met his now wife Bethan at Hillsong in Sydney Australia and a year after moved to Abundant Life Church Bradford England, working alongside respected global communicator Paul Scanlon, the Senior Pastor of Abundant Life Church.
As the Creative Director at ALC, Mark served on the Abundant Life team for 11 years, active in leading worship, writing music, teaching, touring and creating successful dramatic productions. During Mark’s time with both Hillsong & Abundant Life Church he has been involved in the recording and co-production of 19 albums.
2012 brought a new chapter to Mark’s life, seeing him travel extensively leading worship, building worship teams, teaching, and consulting to pastors and churches, keen to benefit from his experience at the sharp end of ministry.Alongside this he has been showcasing his new solo album ‘To Be with You.’ This project is filled with testimonial songs that Mark hopes will impact your life and encourage you on your journey.
Mark & Beth live in Bradford England & have been married now for 11 years and have two beautiful children, Jonah & Sienna.
Where to find Mark Stevens online
Website: http://www.markstevensmusic.com/
Twitter: @marklstevens
Facebook: Facebook profile
Blog: http://www.markstevensmusic.com/blog/
Twitter: @marklstevens
Facebook: Facebook profile
Blog: http://www.markstevensmusic.com/blog/
Where to buy in print
Books
Strength for the Road
by Mark Stevens
Price:
$8.49 USD.
Words: 37,800.
Language:
English.
Published: February 23, 2015
by
Great Big Life Publishing.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Spiritual Growth
Mark Stevens shares candidly his testimony of the excitement and temptation of celebrity fame and lifestyle, the devastatingly destructive effects of addiction, and the overwhelming and transforming power of God’s healing and presence. He goes on to share from the many experiences and challenges of worship ministry and church leadership over the past fifteen years.