Church Staff

Rev. John Verciglio, Senior Pastor 

Rev. John Verciglio came to to be a part of the Saint Mark family in June of 2011.  He is an Ordained Elder of the United Methodist Church in the North Alabama Conference.  John has a B.S. Degree in Accounting from Birmingham-Southern College, an Master of Divinity Degree from Emory University, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Ministry from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C.  John is married to Lisa and they have two beautiful daughters, Catherine and Emily.  They also enjoy their two dog's, Bella and Sophie.  Pastor John enjoys reading, cooking with Lisa, running for exercise, playing a little golf, and spending time with his family and friends. 

 

 "It is the highest calling as a pastor to lead someone to accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.  Serving God is the greatest joy in all of life.  I pray to live my life as one who seeks out the opportunity to share the love of Jesus Christ with all that I encounter in this wonderful journey as a follower and servant of Christ." -Pastor John Verciglio

 

Rev. Michael Miller, Associate Pastor 

Michael currently serves as the Associate Pastor at Saint Mark UMC. Michael and his wife, Angela, have served in various ministerial capacities ranging from missionaries to church planters to pastors here and internationally. Michael began his ministry in 1989 in Hawaii with YWAM, (Youth with a Mission), and strives to bring God into every situation he can. Since 1989 his ministry has grown to personally impact lives in India, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Africa, Central America and the U.S. Angela grew up on the mission field in Guatemala and also pursues the Lord through active leadership at Saint Mark. Angela and Michael have been at Saint Mark since February 2002.

 

Michael received his graduate and undergraduate degrees with honors from the University of Alabama and is currently  pursuing his second Masters Degree from Asbury Seminary in Kentucky. It is with great passion and joy that Michael and Angela serve the Lord and they desire to transform lives beginning with their own family of Micah, Gabe, Anna Grace, and Jude.

 

Brother John was born in Sylacauga, Alabama. He graduated from Birmingham Southern, and then completed Seminary at Emory University. He is married to Carol and they have two children, Brian and Britt. They also have two grandchildren, Burton and Brandon. Brother John has been an ordained preacher for over 46 years, and was a full-time pastor for 43 years. We are happy to have him on board and leading our Shepherding Ministry and Senior Adults.

Ronnie Lett, born December 14, 1943, has lived most of his life in Tuscaloosa County. He graduated from Tuscaloosa County High in 1961 and promptly entered the University of Alabama. He received his B.S. degree in Music Education in 1965 and his Master of Arts in 1968. He began his teaching career in 1965 at Northport Junior High and Tuscaloosa County High, teaching a half-day at each school. As the choral program increased he went full-time at T.C.H.S. in 1969. He served in this capacity until 1986. In 1986, he was appointed Assistant Principal at Brookwood High School. After one year, he was transferred to T.C.H.S., in the same capacity, where he served until 1992. In July 1992, Ronnie was appointed as Principal of T.C.H.S. where he served until his retirement. In 1963, Ronnie was hired by First United Methodist of Tuscaloosa as a baritone soloist. After serving in this capacity briefly, he was called as Minister of Music at Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa. Ronnie has served as Minister of Music at the following churches: Circlewood Baptist, Five Points Baptist, Holt Baptist, Emmanuel Baptist, and most recently, at Grant’s Creek Baptist for the past several years. Ronnie is married to the former Bebe Jan Davis, recently celebrating their 40^th anniversary. Ronnie and Bebe Jan have two children, Ron, age 37, and Julia, age 31. They have two granddaughters, Laura and Katie, whom they adore.

 

 

 

 

 

Samantha is originally from Brookhaven, MS.  Currently, she is living in Tuscaloosa while her husband, David, finishes work on his D.M.A at the University of Alabama. She graduated from Mississippi College with a B.S.B.A. with an accounting major in May 2004.  She plans on getting her masters and later going to law school to study real estate or tax law.  Some of her favorite things are music, movies, Mexican food, and her cat, Jim Jam.

 

Melanie is the director of early childhood programming here at Saint Mark UMC. She grew up in this church and is so excited to see the ways in which the church has grown. Melanie is passionate about children and feels called to help children grow in a loving, Christian, environment. She graduated from the University of Alabama and currently has both a son and daughter who attend the University of Alabama. She and her husband Phillip currently live in Northport and are big Crimson Tide fans.

 

 

Ellis Houston, Custodian 

Ellis and his wife, Ella, live in Northport. They have four children, and twelve grandchildren. He likes to relax and watch movies in his spare time. He attends New Zion Baptist Church.