In this conversation, Rev. Dr. Keith Haney interviews Mark Collins about his work as a pastor and coach. They discuss the importance of believing in oneself and discovering one’s purpose. Mark shares his personal journey of finding his calling and how it led him to create the Life Mastery course and write the book ‘Life Mastery: Living Life by Design, Not by Default.’ They explore common challenges faced by men, such as fear of failure and imposter syndrome, and how to overcome them by understanding one’s identity and living a life of fulfillment. Mark’s Legacy is to help men live out their God-given purpose and have thriving Relationships.
Rev. Dr. Byrene Haney is a dedicated and experienced pastor with over 31 years of service in multi-ethnic urban congregations. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science from Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA, and a Master of Divinity from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO. And a Doctorate of Education from Concordia Univerisity, Irvine, CA. Throughout his career, he has served in various roles, including Senior Pastor at Gospel Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI, and Mission Facilitator for the Northern Illinois District of the LCMS.
Currently, Rev. Dr. Haney serves as Assistant to the President in the Iowa District West, where he assists congregations with strategic planning, visioning, outreach, and fostering a culture of generosity and human care. His commitment to connecting faith with community needs and crises has significantly impacted the congregations he serves.
