Mark Edwards is the Senior Minister of Ipswich Region Community Church, a vibrant and significant church in the City of Ipswich, Queensland, Australia.
Mark completed his secondary school education in 1976 and undertook a Bachelor of Laws degree at the Queensland University of Technology.
After completing that degree he practiced as a Solicitor, firstly in a local Ipswich firm and then specializing in Criminal Law Advocacy with Queensland Legal Aid Commission.
Mark was born and bred in Ipswich and his family has significant links to the Ipswich region. He is passionate in what he believes and this is evidenced by the fact that in 1991 he sensed strongly the call of God to ministry. Mark sold his private practice and commenced as the Senior Minister of his present church. Since beginning his ministry, he as seen it grow to a significant church in the Ipswich region.
He has held various positions in the community including:
Chairperson – Board of Advice, St Andrews Private Hospital, Ipswich
Chairperson – Ipswich and West Moreton Family Resource Centre
Committee Member – West Moreton Regional Ethics Committee
Chairperson – University of Queensland – Ipswich Campus Strategic Advisory Group
Board member – Christian Television Association
Mark completed a 2 year term as President of the Ipswich Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He was the first minister of religion in Australia to hold such a position and was recently made a life member of the Chamber.
Mark has a compelling vision to see the local church truly impact and transform its community. Mark is married to Gail, with four wonderful children, Nicholas, Hannah, Gabrielle and Eloise.
