Concordia Seminary Dean of Theological Research and Publication Dr. Kevin Golden takes some time to introduce Rev. Mark Barz, who recently joined the Seminary as campus chaplain.
Barz previously served as the senior pastor at Crown of Life Evangelical Lutheran Church in San Antonio, Texas (1987-2025). From 1982-87, he was the assistant pastor at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Saginaw, Mich. He has served the broader church in a variety of ways, including as a writer for many publications, including The Lutheran Witness, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) Youth Ministry resources, Lutherans for Life and Concordia Pulpit Resources. Learn more about Barz.