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Dr. Mark Tatlock - Senior Vice President and Provost

B.A., The Master's College M.Div., The Master's Seminary D.Ed., Nova Southeastern University

Prior to becoming the Senior Vice President and Provost, Dr. Tatlock had served The Master's College in a number of roles, including Vice President of Student Development, Vice President of Student Life, Associate Dean of Students, Director of International Ministries, and Resident Director. In addition to his responsibilities as Provost he teaches courses within the Biblical Studies Missions emphasis and participates in the theological training of pastors in cross-cultural ministry within urban and international contexts. He also has coordinated and led student mission trips to South America, Africa, Asia, and Europe.

Dr. Tatlock's responsibilities at the college afford him the opportunity to lead the campus in their pursuit of academic, moral, and spiritual growth. He places a significant emphasis on the nature of Christian community through discipleship and ministry programs. He calls students to servant leadership, demonstrated practically by a heart of compassion and service. Currently, he also provides vision to the college's effort to minister to those at risk, in an urban context. His design of service learning opportunities for non-formal learning experiences, places a strong emphasis on Christian involvement through the church in community outreach.

Mark is married to Dr. Lisa Tatlock. Lisa taught in the Home Economics as a full time faculty member for twelve years. She currently teaches on a part time basis, and is engaged in writing and speaking projects. She has most recently co-authored three books entitled Becoming a Woman who Pleases God, Developing a Lifestyle that Pleases God, and Loving Friends, Loving Strangers: A Biblical View of Hospitality.

Dr. Tatlock and his wife Lisa have five children: Jacob, Josiah, Hope, Paul, and Olivia. Care for orphans and foster children is an area of personal concern for them both, believing that God would have His people model the amazing picture of His love and picture of the Gospel that is found in adoption.