R Todd Marple

Led by the Holy Spirit, my main objective is to mobilize people to action for God by challenging them in a deeper, personal walk in Christ. I believe that building relationships is the key to accomplishing these goals.

• Developed and introduced dicpleship programs to increase engagement and service within community.
• Designed and implemented 5-year vision plan to drive growth of community services.
• Collaborated with team of 9 in the development of The Avenue Recovery Community Engagement Services.
• Supervised team of 14 staff members including Grapevine Early Learning Center staff members

• Member of Potomac Ministries Network of the Assemblies of God
• Board Member of Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse Calvert County Md
• Chaplin of Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad Services Calvert County Md
• Former Chaplin of the Calvert County Sheriffs Department Calvert County Md

• Southeastern University Masters of Arts in Pastoral Leadership 2018
• Potomac District Church Planting Boot Camp - 2006
• Ordained Minister with the Assemblies of God Potomac

Network - 2007

• Completed Pastoral Studies from Berean University -

2006


• Licensed Minister with the Assemblies of God Potomac

Network- 1994

• Connie and I both came to know Christ at a young age as a direct result of caring people living out Christ in front of us in the local church in our respective communities. We have been blessed to have such a wonderful heritage that was passed on to us by our family.
• I am blessed to be married to my best friend for 44 years, my incredible wife Connie. We are thankful to God for our 42 year old daughter Heidi, a wife and mom with an incredible granddaughter Alexa who is currently enrolled and Towson University Md Heidi is married to a wonderful man named Anthony Raduano. Heidi and Anthony both feel a ministry call upon their lives. Heidi serves as a Worship Arts Assistant Pastor Administrative Assistant at Trinity Life Church in Baltimore, MD. We desire to see them serve Christ and his kingdom.
• Over the past 34 years of ministry, we have been privileged to meet and work along side of some of the greatest people on earth. God has truly blessed our lives with the opportunity to be called into ministry. We know and understand Almighty God will always exceed our expectations as we surrender to His will.

• Strategy for ministering to a diverse congregation
• Diversity is healthy and a sign of God’s blessing. We strongly believe in reaching people at their point of need. This includes racial, economic, background, worship styles, and ages. The local church should represent a cross section of the demographic diversity represented within the community.
• We are committed to ministering to all types of people at their level of need. We are committed to providing ministers that reach out and meet these needs in order to make Christ known and experienced. We must maintain a message that never changes while our methods are constantly evaluated to insure that we are reaching a diverse spectrum of people for Jesus.

• According to the Uniquely You survey by Mels Carbonell, PhD, my personality type is an SI Encourager. I am an inspirational leader, lead by example, and I am a team player motivated by the opportunity to serve others. My personality also leads me to share, to shine, to do things correctly, and to boldly speak without fear.
• I have decision making abilities and the willingness to take responsibility. God has gifted me with a heart for being a Pastor. Shepherding is obvious in those who truly enjoy leading others in serving the Lord. I am compelled to encourage others to work together while stressing a need for team participation and emphasizing harmony.
• I trust that the above description paints a picture of my heart and a gives a glimpse into my personality. As a pastor, I believe it is imperative to both understand your own temperament as well as those around you, so you can grow and appreciate how those personalities interact.

• Godly character
• Hunger for God
• Self initiative
• Strong work ethic
• Servant hood
• Team work
• Loyalty
• Transparency and Genuineness
• Ability to Dream Big
• Ability to Delegate and motivate others
• Open to change
• Open to correction
• Committed to excellence