Mark Brown

All my life, I searched for meaning, often feeling lost. I was raised Roman Catholic, always believing in God, but I never had a relationship with Him. I rebelled in my teens, which led to decades of addiction and inner turmoil. Yet, through it all, God was always there — even when I didn’t see it. On September 21st, 2021, after a pivotal moment with my daughter, I made the decision to stop drinking—and though I didn’t realize it at the time, that was also the day I began surrendering to Christ. It was the turning point that would change everything. The verse that pierced my heart was Matthew 19:26 —“Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.’” That truth gave me hope and strength when I had none of my own. A few years into sobriety, more signs started to appear — like divine appointments with people such as Rick Provost and Paul & Kathy Umland with many others signs — that led me to Groton Bible Chapel in November 2023. It was there I truly gave my life to Jesus. Today, I embrace baptism as a public declaration of my commitment to Christ — grateful for His grace, love, and relentless pursuit. This step is a testament to the home He’s brought me back to.