
The Rev. Mark Odieny
Seminarian
817-431-2396
I was ordained in 2009. I am married with five children.
My dedication is anchored in the proclamation of the Gospel of Our Lord and savior Jesus The Christ and serving the people of God with Faithfulness, truth and humility. My pastoral work started in the inner cities of Kenya where community outreach and preaching to the vulnerable population formed a major part of my call. Building vibrant expressions of faith in challenging contexts is part of my ministerial gift.
I’m currently pursuing my third degree in Divinity at Southern Methodist University. I bring with me a strong commitment to be a fellow follower of Christ, commitment to mission of the church, Compassion to one another and a diligent desire to see people of God grow in faith and service to God, self one another and environment.
Among my achievements are:
1. Bachelor Degree in theology – St. Paul’s University, Kenya (2010)
2. I hold a diploma degree in Urban studies and queer theological studies from Leeds University. (2010)
3. Doctor of Humane Letters (D.H.L). Awarded by University of Alberta’s St. Stephen College for my work on Key population and sextual minority in East Africa. (2016)