On January 5th, 2025 Pastor Mark Mielnik and his wife Pastor Shannon Mielnik were set in as Lead Pastors of Center City Church.

Mark grew up in Altoona with a love for sports. He played basketball for Altoona High School and at Penn State Altoona. While at Penn State he met his wife Shannon. They’ve been married for 19 years and have 4 children (Mya, Addison, Matthew, Hope).

Mark worked as a health and PE teacher for 15 years in public schools and 5 in private schools (Bishop Guilfoyle and Arrows Christian Academy).

Mark loves to teach and lead with a desire to make complicated things simple. He is passionate about seeing the next generation reach their full potential as they renew their minds to the truth of God’s Word.