Mark and Brenda Rempel, lead pastors at Twentynine: eleven, have been in full-time ministry for over 22 years. Both have poured into the lives of thousands of students and adults across the country and abroad. During their years as youth pastors, scores of junior and senior high school students were part of an exciting ministry focusing on bringing the arts into how we have a purpose and a passion for a God-filled life here on earth. In addition, as executive pastors for college students and young professionals, they helped develop an attitude of worship and gratitude in their everyday lives at school and in the workplace. Mark is a published author and blogger and is passionate about using creativity to draw people to his hero, Jesus Christ. Mark and Brenda have served at several impressive churches, including Rockford First in Rockford, Illinois, and Desert Springs Church in Chandler, Arizona. Brenda has worked as a licensed social worker in Arizona, and Mark has worked with the Chandler Fire Department as a volunteer Crisis Responder. They have three exceptional children named Zion, Azsia, and Ezekiel, and their beautiful grandchildren are Maddox, Holland, Cohen, Eden, and Brooks.