THE UNION CHURCH OF GUATEMALA
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Final Stage of our Pastoral Search

About the Search Committee & Process

The UCG search committee is made up of a diverse group of UCG members that represent all demographics of our church. Its members are: Ian Reyes, Eddy Tabush, Lee Hastedt, Cathy Baldizon, Abby Morales, Greg Malckzewski, Pastor Ralph Porter and Sam Llanes, chair of the committee.

For several months, UCG’s search committee has been praying earnestly and working diligently to present the congregation with a pastoral candidate. We have committed to follow God’s direction in this process so that His will be done and not ours.
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After reviewing many résumés and applications, we met pastor Mark Hunt. During our interviews, pastor Mark got to know the Union Church of Guatemala very well: our doctrine, core values, and customs and practices. UCG is a unique church because of its multicultural and inter-denominational make-up.

About pastor Mark 

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For the past four years, pastor Mark has been the senior pastor at
​La Paz Community Church in La Paz, Bolivia. He also has more than 21 years of experience serving in churches in Austin, TX, Indianapolis, IN and Charleston, SC.

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​Pastor Mark has a Masters of Divinity from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. He was ordained in the Evangelical Presbyterian Church but he understands and is open to the customs and practices of other denominations.

​Pastor Mark has a heart for missions, cultivating Christ-centered community, and the ministry of the international church.


Pastor Mark is 48 years-old. He is married to Meghan and both of them grew up in Anderson, South Carolina. They are parents to Andrew (17), Benjamin (14), and Rebecca (10). Meghan is an educator.

​How to Vote

After both, the elder board and church council, voted unanimously to recommend pastor Mark to our congregation, we will hold an extraordinary congregational meeting on Sunday, September 26 at 9:30 AM at the church’s sanctuary. The meeting will also be broadcast through our social media platforms. 

Please note that everybody is welcome to join in-person or online but ONLY MEMBERS CAN VOTE.

Voting will only be accepted in person during the meeting or by submitting your vote by proxy as described below: 
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  1. Print the absentee vote form, fill it out, sign it and put it in a sealed envelope. 
  2. Bring the sealed envelope to the church’s office during work hours on weekdays (you can leave it on the mailbox) or by Sunday, September 26 at 9:30 AM to make sure your vote is counted.

If you need to submit your vote by proxy, please download the absentee vote form below:
Find below the absentee form, and download it:
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Worship Services
  • Sunday Worship Services:
    • Live broadcast via Facebook, YouTube & Twitter @ 8:15 AM.
    • In-person worship services: 8:15 AM, 11:00 AM & 6:00 PM.
  • ​All broadcast services are translated to Spanish via Facebook & YouTube
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The Union Church of Guatemala
  • 12 Calle 7-37 Zone 9, Plaza España. Guatemala City, Guatemala 01009

  • You may reach us for ministerial purposes via our email address: unionchurchguatemala@gmail.com
 
  • If you need to contact someone in the building, you may reach us at the following phone number: +(502) 2331-6904 ​
Church Leaders
Mark Hunt
Senior Pastor

Sam Llanes
Elder Chairman & Communications Director

Eddy Tabush
Moderator

Gustavo Ortíz
F&A Chairman

Cathy Baldizón
Women's Ministry President

Rodrigo Pemueller 
Treasurer

Abby Morales
Union Kids Director  

Heber Morales
AM Music Director

Church Staff
Sofía López
Church Administrator
 
Jenny Contreras
Church Secretary
  • Home
    • News
  • Who We Are
    • Statement of Faith
    • Church Covenant
    • Church Governance >
      • Church Council
      • Elders Board
      • Women's Ministries Board
      • Finance & Administration Board
    • About Us >
      • New to UCG?
      • Become a Member
      • Alumni of U.C.G.
  • Our Ministries
    • Christian Education >
      • Union Kids >
        • The Lesson for This Week
        • Sunday Activities
      • Sunday School
    • Women's Ministry
    • Youth Program
  • Give/Generosity
    • Give
    • Food Bank >
      • Food Bank Impact
      • List of Items to Bring
      • Disaster Relief Tropical Storm "Julia"
  • Worshiping With Us
    • Worshiping Online
    • Sunday Sermons in the form of Podcast & Video
  • Connect
    • Prayer Requests
    • Connect Online
    • Devotionals/Encouragement
  • En Español
    • Servicio de Adoración en Línea (Traducidos en Diferido)