Mark Green
Senior Pastor
Pastor Mark is the visionary of ABC. He has been pastoring for over twenty years, beginning as a youth pastor, moving into an associate pastor role, and then becoming the executive director at Love, INC Tri-Cities for two years. He has been the senior pastor at Allendale Baptist Church since 2014.
He met his wife Angie in 1987 when they both worked at New York Carpet World. They have three children, two granddaughters, and two grandsons. Mark enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and running (not at the same time). He also has a strange affinity for Barney Fife.
He met his wife Angie in 1987 when they both worked at New York Carpet World. They have three children, two granddaughters, and two grandsons. Mark enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and running (not at the same time). He also has a strange affinity for Barney Fife.
Carrie Searles
Executive Assistant
Carrie is the glue who holds the church together. She graduated from Aquinas college with a BS/BA in Business Management with a concentration in Human Resources and a minor in Psychology. She has over 30 years of administrative experience. She has worked for Allendale Baptist Church since 2019.
Carrie married the love of her life, Dave, in 1995 and they have three beautiful girls together. In her free time, Carrie enjoys reading, walking, bird watching, researching, and relaxing with her family.
Carrie married the love of her life, Dave, in 1995 and they have three beautiful girls together. In her free time, Carrie enjoys reading, walking, bird watching, researching, and relaxing with her family.
Leadership
Elders
The leadership of Allendale Baptist Church
Bill Amstutz
Chairman
Jesse Carrell
Vice-Chairman
Jim Gerakinis
Secretary
Ron Sias
Bob Searles
Dave VanEnk
Deacons
The servants of Allendale Baptist Church
Greg Yaklin
Chairman
Dave Searles
Vice-Chairman
Steve Berghorst
Secretary
Rick Compston
