I'm Mark and I live in America, but was born in Scotland.
Aim, Dream, Goal, Mission.
To finish my first book and have it published, to then use this as a resource and a tool to facilitate small group retreats and pilgrimages.
I hope to one day own and run a retreat center. This place God willing will be a quiet place of peace and stillness from the business of life. Where people can experience the ripples of spirit and truth, by going through a regular daily rhythm of praise, listening, praying, being still, experiencing silence and resting in God, learning to let go of the cares of the world and letting God have control.
I aspire to be a life coach, or spiritual director, teaching formation through writing, prayerfully pursuing these aims and discover my fit by the leading of the Holy Spirit to discover personally and help others by being a spiritual advisor/mentor.
All over shadowed with love and allowing everything to be Christ centered, and firmly rooted in the scripture, the love letter to all who will listen. Also listen to the voices of the past Celtic saints and their example of living, wrapped up in spending time in nature, Gods creative handy work.
The creative aspect I want to interweave dream of B&B / Retreat
center having a gallery for local artists and artisans to display their work
and my own work.
How and when this unfolds is in the hands of the Lord.
My inspiration to fulfill my goals
My Blog or ramblings
Mark's Journey
The Hawick High School I went to:
The Further Education College I went to:
The college I went to:
The Seminary I went to:
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Mark Condy
130 S Oxford St, Troy, Ohio, 45373
(937)-332-7445
Education
United Theological Seminary Ohio 2001 – 2003
Masters of Arts in Religious Communications
Cliff College England 1998 – 2001
BA (hons) In Biblical and Evangelistic Ministry
The Borders College of Further Education Scotland 1986 – 1994
Art & Design, Construction
Work Experience
Circulation and Technical Service Assistant
O'Brien Library United Theological Seminary
-Dayton, OH
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September 2011 to Present
At the circulation desk; answer telephone,
work with students and other patrons to locate books in the library using
catalogue and check out or in books as needed. I would sort books into needed
order using library of congress call number system in preparation to reshelf
the returned books, checking there is no damage prior to this. I need to be
available to assist any patron with regard to study needs or enquires.
Other duties: to work for the catalogue department preparing new books to be
entered into collection. I also prepare creative public displays in the display
cases, and on occasion give tour of library and overview of recourses
available.
Cleaner
Forrer Point
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2008 to September 2011
Cleaning continued at New Hope Open Bible when the contract at Forrer Point ended. This contract at the church was from 2011 – September 2015.
Communicator
Infocision Christian Call Center
-Dayton, OH-
January 2011 to August 2011
Make outbound calls to raise funds for different organizations / ministries and receive incoming calls for different ministries, to fulfilling order request of product seen on a television show
Children's Worker
New Hope Open Bible
- Brookville OH
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2009 to 2010 Volunteered: 2013 - 2015
The organizing and leading of Children's Church giving creative talks and finding materials for use in class, building relationships with the kid towards building a closer relationship with God and their families.
Fabricator/Assembler
Granite Transformation
-Kettering, OH
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September 2007 to July 2009
Fabricator of counter-tops that are installed
over existing kitchen counters, having the ability to work on my own and in a
team to meet the deadline of the installation teams. Make sink opening if
requiring a polished under mount sinks.
Skills Used Grinder, chop saw, finish to excellence, use of resin glue, and
buffers with different sandpaper grades.
Custom Framing Associate
Michael's Arts
-Miamiasburg OH
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2006 to 2007
Associate framers communicate with the customer to help them decide their custom frame order, and find an item they are looking to purchase with in the store.
Worship Leader
Sulphur Grove UMC YMCA Campus
-Huber Heights OH
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2006 to 2007
The worship leader recruits, trains and supervises the musicians of the praise team, selects music in line with the theme of the Sunday service. There is a rehearsal to go over the music choice of the week, which has been chosen by the worship leader from the information gleaned from participating in the weekly worship planning session. I also participated by leading music at worship service.
Associate Minister
Vandalia United Methodist Church
-Vandalia OH
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2004 to 2006
I continue in a full times capacity rather
than part time my involved with the Crossway Service (Contemporary Worship
Service).This I helped establish at the church, each service I preached the
message and was also involved by being a singer / worship leader within the praise
team.
I would assist with the traditional worship service, Liturgist, give the Children's
message, musician with praise music at my discretion; preach once every other
month (six times a year). I was as time permitted, be a spiritual presence, by my
interaction with the youth of the church and be involved with in different
activities and as a spiritual leader.
Vandalia UMC Student Associate Pastor
Vandalia United Methodist Church
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2002 to 2003
I worked part time aiding the minister and the church with the implementation of a contemporary worship service. This involved formation of teams to launch the new initiative by forming a worship band, leading design teams, oversight of visuals for the services. This training through teaching and leading others, forming small groups to facilitate the outcome of the alternative service.
United Theological Seminary Media Department
Contextual Education Site
-Dayton OH
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2001 to 2003
I worked in the Communication department; my main
responsibilities are the sound console at the chapel, recording the
services.
I help both student and faculty in regard to equipment, making it available for
their use.
I also assist with ongoing video production in regards to editing and
equipment; signing in and out of equipment making sure it is in working order
and returned in like manner.
Camp Counselor
Camp America Summer Camp
-Hiram OH
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1997 to 1998
I was involved in looking after children and
young adults 6-16 years of age for three months over the summer; teaching them
camp related activities, such as building fires, cooking on open fire, putting
tarp up to sleep under and making tables with branches and twine, having fun
overseeing the group in a natural environment.
Various other things I did with the children, where canoeing, nature walks,
horse riding, playing games, helping with ropes courses.
Stained Glass Artizen
Teviotdale Leaded Glass
-Hawick Scotland
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1991 to 1997
As well as designing the leaded glass I was
extensively involved with the various stages of producing the leaded glass to a
finished product.
I was also involved with communicating with the clients in helping then decide
on a chosen design they would like. I occasionally helped fitting the windows
in some cases.
Waiter
Whitchester Christian Guest House
-Hawick Scotland-
1989 to 1990
My duties were to set up tables in accordance to the number of guests having meals in the evening, this consisted of setting table with appropriate silver ware in line with what was on the menu for the evening.
I also cleaned away the dishes and washed them and put them in a dish washer and put away in appropriate places where they stay.
E. Condy Building Contractor
E. Condy Building Contractor
-Hawick Scotland
I assisted in general building of brickwork and stone work. I was also involved in patio work in differing styles of paving; I also helped with rough casting (harling) and also laying of concrete and various other building activities.
1986 to 1988
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Education
Masters of Arts in Religious Communications
United Theological Seminary
2001 to 2003
BA in Biblical and Evangelistic Ministry
Cliff College -
UK
1998 to 2001
Art & Design
The Borders College of Further Education -
UK
1986 to 1994
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Skills
Writing, research, artistic, musical, photographer, spirituality,
Links: Social Media and my web presence
http://sunriseofcross.yolasite.com.yolasite.com/
https://www.facebook.com/mark.condy
https://momentsofthesacred.wordpress.com/
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Additional Information
My main interests personally are designing and the use of mixed
media mostly for greeting cards and coloring books. I create colored glass art
with use of a modern material an overlay system (but not as frequently as I had
in the past).
I'm presently writing a book which is fiction about a person on a quest for self-discovery
and to know God the Monarch of the Universe. The main character Tobar is assigned an Anam
Cara (soul friend) to teach him to become a Seer. Issidore is this person who will give
instruction to Tobar. These are the tools to aid his growth and allow him to hear
and discern the Monarch of the Universes leading. I find the Inter weaving of
fiction and spiritual disciplines / formation to be very exciting and view this
to be a future teaching tool. It is a work in progress and aspire to have this
published in the near future.
My other interests involve photography and I enjoy walking and Ornithology.
My family is a big focus of my life, and I desire to be an influence for good
in my wife and children's lives.
I attend church on a regular basis, and on occasion have the opportunity to
play guitar and harmonica.
I have computer skills on PC and Mac. I'm an avid reader constantly learning
from the Bible and spiritual writers to enhance my life, so I can facilitate
and help others, for we are all on a quest or journey to know our place in life
to be inspired by God. To be an inspiration to others, encouraging all we
encounter to press forward in our personal Spiritual Formation, which is a
closer walk with the Lord, thorough Jesus Christ, aided by the Holy Spirit.