Rev. Leslie Houseworth-Fields serves as the senior pastor of The Mark. She is a graduate of South Carolina State University, Clemson University and received the Master of Divinity degree from Emory University’s Candler School of Theology. She graduated with a concentration in Scripture and Interpretation and a certificate in Black Church Studies. She was also a recipient of the school’s prestigious Woodruff Fellowship and was selected as a Fund for Theological Education Ministry Fellow. Leslie enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her husband, Corey Fields, and their children, Chloe and Corey Jonathan.

Farrah has a passion for you and is dedicated to nurturing and developing their growth in Christ. People are often surprised to find out that I have German ancestry! I’m excited about The Zoe Project because I’m excited about meeting new people and learning a new approach to young adult ministry. The statement “meeting young adults in their spaces” intrigues me. You never know where that can take you and I’m excited to see what this looks like.

Rosanne is a young professional that was raised in church that envisions a church that will be a haven for individuals of all ages. People are often surprised to find out that I am prosecutor and a fan of spoken word. I’m excited about The Zoe Project because my desire is to help create a place that will facilitate difficult but needed dialogue and one that fosters accountability, sharing, and stewardship.

Gabrielle Alves is originally from Montclair, NJ and works at Macy’s Inc. as a Pricing Manager and serves as co-chair of Come As You Are Ministry (Young Adult Ministry). People are often surprised to find out that I studied abroad in South Africa. I’m excited about The Zoe Project because it will help us strengthen the young adult ministry and empower our members.

My name is Jevon Caldwell-Gross. People are often surprised to find out that I played college basketball. I’m excited about The Zoe Project because this provides another opportunity for God to stretch us as individuals, a team, and as a congregation.