The Next Chapter of MARKINC Ministries
Beyond the Horizon:
For over 30 years, MARKINC has been a beacon of hope for those walking through life's darkest valleys. Kicking off 2026, we aren't just looking back at where we've been; we are intentionally building for the next generation. This is more than a new look; it’s a commitment to being a "Warehouse of Hope" that is more accessible, relevant, and powerful than ever before.
Milestones & Roadmap
Milestones Achieved
In Progress
Beyond The Horizon
Meet Our New Executive Director
We are thrilled to formally introduce Douglas Clarke as our new Executive Director. Doug brings a unique blend of theological depth and professional expertise in substance use disorders, along with a deep passion for helping individuals and families navigate grief, loss, and life-altering hardship through biblical truth.
His leadership is already fueling a new flagship initiative focused on addiction, one of the many areas where grief and suffering show up in the lives of individuals, families, and local churches.
"Our goal is to take the 30-year legacy of MARKINC and place it directly where people are hurting today. We are building the tools to help local churches and families address complex struggles like addiction with biblical truth and compassionate insight".
We Rebranded.
New Look, Same Mission.
February 25-26, 2027
Inaugural MARKINC Ministries Conference on Opioid Abuse
We are officially looking toward February 25–26, 2027, for a landmark event: MARKINC Ministries Conference on Opioid Abuse. Partnering with leading voices and seminaries like Westminster Theological Seminary, we aim to equip the local church to address substance use disorders through a reformed biblical lens. This isn't just an event; it's a launching pad for a new era of resources.
Innovation in Progress
The Help and Hope Miniseries:
Professional video stories of redemption and restoration, along with the experiences of individuals and families affected by life’s most difficult struggles.
Theology of Addiction Curriculum:
A 16-lesson study being adapted into 15-minute video lessons for small group use.
A New Production Studio:
Currently under construction to ensure our digital resources are of the highest standard.
Digitizing:
We are digitizing our vast sermon archives, ensuring Dr. Betters’ decades of teaching are accessible for generations to come.
Three New Books: Dr. Betters is writing three new books, beginning with Learning to See When the Lights Go Out, a new resource on grief coming in late 2026.
We’re expanding our reach and support base.
We’ve seen an increase in demand for hope and as a response, we are expanding our reach across social platforms to impact this generation and growing our support base to ensure we can financially sustain those who rely on us.
New
Technology
Stack
We are modernizing our technology stack to improve efficiency, launching a streamlined donation platform and reorganizing our database and content library to better support our mission.
Upcoming Events
May 11, 2026
Golf Tournament
Dec 2026
Annual Christmas Dinner
Registration Coming Soon
Feb 25-26, 2027
Inaugural MARKINC
Ministries Conference on
Opioid Abuse
Registration Coming Soon
Support the Horizon
Your partnership makes this expansion possible. We’ve recently modernized our giving experience to make it more secure and frictionless. You can now support the mission with one-click options like Apple Pay and Google Pay, ensuring more of your gift goes directly toward reaching that "one more person" with hope.