Mark Kirk has been the Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel in Knoxville, Tennessee for almost 30 years. He and his wife Tracy planted the church in August of 1997 and have seen God be so incredibly faithful since its founding. In addition to pastoring, Mark has been doing a weekly, live prophecy broadcast for almost 20 years on WIAM 101.1FM. All of his teachings and broadcasts can be heard and followed on the ministry's Way Media app. He and Tracy and their four daughters reside in Knoxville.

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As the founding and lead pastor, Mark Kirk oversees all areas of ministry at Calvary Knoxville. His primary focus, however, is teaching systematically through God’s Word on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, with the goal of equipping the adult congregation for the work of the ministry. 

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Mark founded Calvary Knoxville in 1997, after beginning his pastoral ministry career in 1992. He and his wife Tracy have been married since 1991 and are the proud parents of four daughters. His greatest desire is to make the Calvary Knoxville congregation the best-fed and most loved people in Knoxville and beyond.

Jason was blessed to grow up in a Christ-centered home, where he began a personal relationship with Jesus at a young age. He faithfully pastored Calvary Chapel Blount in Maryville, TN, for eight years before the Lord led him to merge the fellowship with Calvary Knoxville in 2015. Jason is deeply thankful for his wife, Jessica, and together they have three amazing children. He loves the privilege he has to minister and serve alongside the body of Christ at Calvary Knoxville.

Clint Reagan, a husband, father, and grandfather, grew up in East Tennessee. His childhood revolved around his faith in Jesus and his church. However, after entering high school, he indulged in drugs and alcohol, leading to a complete rebellion against God and His calling. In 2010, the Lord guided him to Calvary Knoxville, where the Holy Spirit ignited a desire within him to serve in ministry.

Mike, originally from Horizon Christian Fellowship in Indianapolis, Indiana, dedicated 10 years to serving there before embarking on a missionary journey in Uganda, Africa. His missionary work extended to India, Israel, Egypt, and Jamaica. Mike and his wife, Judy, were married in 1988 and have three children and one grandchild. They view it as a privilege to serve and love the people of Calvary Knoxville.

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Dave and Marsha have been married since 1995. They have a blended family of four grown children, five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Throughout his “reborn” life, Dave has been passionate about witnessing to the body of Christ. He has been a part of Christian radio for over two decades and has served as a pastor for most of that time. Additionally, Dave finds joy in being an artist.

Jayson was raised in California. At 20 years old, he accepted Jesus as his Savior. Jayson and his wife, Cortney, have been married since 2005, and they have 4 daughters. In 2019, Jayson felt the Lord calling him and his family to Tennessee for a work the Lord had prepared for them. They are moved by faith and are excited to see all God has for them to do.

Born in El Paso, Texas and growing up in Mexico. David moved to Maine where the Lord saved him in February of 2018. David and his wife, Gabrielle, got married in 2021 after meeting in Uganda, Africa. David is grateful for the opportunity to serve the body of Christ at Calvary Knoxville and see all the wonderful works of the Lord. 

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Thomas Mendez, born and raised in Anaheim, CA, gave his life to Christ at a Harvest Crusade at age ten. He grew up attending Calvary Chapel churches, including Costa Mesa, Chino Valley, Westminster, Menifee, and Romoland. He also worked at the Calvary Chapel Bible College and Conference Center in Murrieta. Ordained in 2010 at Calvary Chapel Romoland, Thomas has served in ministry across California before God called his family—wife Crystal and their four children—to Knoxville, TN, in Christmas 2023. He now serves as the high school youth pastor at Calvary Knoxville, passionate about leading teens to grow in faith.

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