Mark Buford

Director of Communications

Mark manages internal and external communications, including the church website, calendar, social media pages, LED street sign, worship bulletins, graphics and audio/visuals, and livestreaming.

A Microsoft Certified Professional, Mark also oversees the church's computer network, VoIP phone system, electronic building access, and HVAC scheduling.

Mark previously spent four years as Director of Communications for First United Methodist Plano, 22 years as a speech writer and public relations manager for Nortel Networks, and 10 years in product marketing with Harris Corporation.

Before that, he was a sports writer for four years at newspapers in Kansas and Oklahoma, and a part-time high school football stringer for The Dallas Morning News and various other newspapers for more than 20 years.