Mark Schoolmeesters is a husband, father, songwriter, worship leader, producer and pastor. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife Jill and their two children, Greyson and Annabel. He serves as the lead worship pastor at Emmanuel Christian Center in Minneapolis, MN and also champions Emmanuel LIVE, a worship movement birthed out of their local church.

Emmanuel LIVE recently released their third full-length live worship album containing many co-written songs for the church. Mark has written and co-written countless songs for the church including the hit Jesus Culture song, “ .” But more than any accolade or successful song, it is out of a deep rooted desire to see the Kingdom of God be realized that Mark serves, leads and writes.