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Mark A. Vincenti is a pastor and writer. Born and raised in south, central Pennsylvania, his passion for music and soccer took him to college in Huntington, Indiana, where God called him into full-time vocational ministry. He studied youth ministry, earning a bachelor’s degree in Educational Ministries from Huntington University, and went on to earn his Master’s degree in Biblical studies from Lancaster Bible College. He has also earned a Graduate Certificate in small group ministries (L.B.C.) and a Certificate in Spiritual Transformation from the Transforming Center. Mark is an ordained elder in the Church of the United Brethren in Christ and has served as youth pastor and pastor of spiritual formation in the local church as well as various roles at the denominational level. He has been married to his sweetheart since 1999 and they currently reside in Indiana where they enjoy life with their four children. When he is not at church or at home, he is often spotted in jazz clubs with his drum set or on soccer fields with a ball at his foot and a whistle around his neck.

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Following Jesus in a Polarized World

Drew Dyck

DREW DYCK IS AN AUTHOR AND EDITOR AT MOODY PUBLISHERS AND CTPASTORS.COM. HIS LATEST BOOK IS YOUR FUTURE SELF WILL THANK YOU: SECRETS TO SELF-CONTROL FROM THE BIBLE AND BRAIN SCIENCE.

The first emotion I experienced when I read Pursuing the Third Option was relief. Like many, I’ve grown weary of the polarized, us or them, winner-takes-all mentality rising in the church and broader culture. How refreshing to hear a leader standing up and calling for a better way. The second thing I felt was hope. As Vincenti challenged me to push past the false binaries and live and lead with faith and courage, I was inspired. Vincenti is a deft storyteller and teacher. In the book Vincenti asks, “What if God is calling us to a life that is more dynamic and nuanced?” In response, he’s written a book that is both. Highly recommended

Kyle Rictor

Kyle Rictor

Grammy-Award winning music producer, singer, songwriter and recording artist

"Vincenti’s voice is one of a gracious and wise mentor leaving this reader feeling not attacked or harangued but inspired and motivated to seek out the third option."

Chris Barras

Chris Barras

Lead Pastor, Area 10 Faith Community, Richmond VA

"Vincenti’s book reads like a reasoned piece of sanity in a world going increasingly insane. The culture is full of polarization and Vincenti reminds us all to slow down, breathe and think carefully through the issues."

Ryan Payne

Ryan Payne

Lead Singer, Attaboy

"Mark’s call for a third option is timely advocacy for a different kind of conversation—a nuanced dialogue rather than unproductive trolling shout fests and mudslinging meme-battles."

Nathan Gonzales

Nathan Gonzales

Political Analyst. Editor and Publisher of the nonpartisan, Inside Elections

"If you’re tired of the state of politics in our country or just plain sick of all the arguing, Pursuing the Third Option is a candid, thoughtful search for another way. Mark’s embrace of nuance combined with a call to action is refreshing and necessary."