Keown, Mark J.: - The Rev Dr Mark J. Keown is an accomplished New Testament scholar based in Laidlaw College, New Zealand. Also an ordained presbyterian minister, Mark has worked at Laidlaw College since 2005. He is an evangelist and preacher of some renown within New Zealand. Mark is married to the Rev Dr Emma Keown, currently the minister of Glenfield Presbyterian Church. They have worked together in ministry since their conversions in 1985. Mark is also a singer-songwriter and worship leader. He is passionate about the Scriptures, the mission of God's people, worship, and the church becoming all that God yearns for it to be. Since his radical conversion, Mark's passion for Christ is undimmed. He has three daughters.