Dr. Mark S. Cary presently serves as the Administrative Bishop for the Church of God’s North Central Region (North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana). He was appointed to this position at the 2022 Church of God International General Assembly. Prior to coming to Bismarck, he was the Director of Ministries for the Church of God… Read More »

Born and raised in the Richmond, VA area, Wanda has distinguished herself as a leader in various ministry settings. She has served as a pastor’s wife and local Women’s Ministry president for 18 years. In 2011, she became the State Girl’s Club Coordinator for the Church of God in Virginia and led this ministry for… Read More »

Pastor Erich Lacks is excited to be serving the North Central Church of God Region as Youth Director while also serving the amazing people of Lighthouse Church of God as their pastor. Erich is married to the love of his life and “high school sweetheart,” Emily. Erich and Emily are the proud parents of two… Read More »

Dr. Emily Lacks is originally from Hopkinsville, Kentucky and is married to her high school sweetheart, Pastor Erich Lacks; they have two boys, Jeremiah and Raymond.  Emily enjoys spending quality time with her family, being outdoors, camping, reading, and watching her boys play soccer and basketball.  Emily has served alongside her husband in youth ministry… Read More »

Jessica Even has been serving the North Central Region since 2004. Growing up a pastor’s kid in North Dakota and South Dakota, she considers the ministers and people of this region her extended family. Jessica is married to Chad and together they have 2 children, Arianna and Darrick.