Johnny Markin

Pastor of Worship & the Arts

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Tel: 604.853.2931  extension: 110

What I do: My role is to oversee worship in all areas of Northview ministry; to lead, and also to equip others who lead, in worship.

Wisdom or bit of advice: Journey with Christ with both heart AND head…

Spouse: Darlene

Children: Daniel & Jennifer

Education: B.A. Psych (Simon Fraser); assorted theological Post-graduate studies at ACTS.

Hope and Vision for Northview: To grow a healthy church that worships Christ passionately, and is motivated to live that out in the community daily.

How I got involved with Northview: I was contacted by Northview while living and working in Worship Ministry in the UK, and planning to move back to Canada. God transplanted us into a wonderful setting for life and ministry.

A few of my favorite things: Spending time with family; travel; looking at awesome scenery; taking photos of family and awesome scenery; making slideshows and calendars in iPhoto; watching sports (Lions, Canucks, Seahawks, Blue Jays); sampling ethnic foods… and music that speaks to the heart…

Favorite non-Northview preacher: Charles Swindoll

Favorite author: Mark Buchanan, or CS Lewis or Charles Dickens.

Favorite kind of music: Very eclectic selection on my iPod… from Switchfoot to Springsteen, to Chris Tomlin, to The Beatles… to Tchaikovsky…

I like this quote: “I know there’s a balance, I see it when I swing past.” John Mellencamp

Random thoughts: Ever wondered why they call it ‘history’??

Hometown: Born Vancouver – raised in Coquitlam.