Pastor Ben Markwardt is a licensed Assemblies of God minister. Pastor Ben graduated from North Central University in Minneapolis with a BA in Children's Ministry. Pastor Ben and his wife Michelle have one son, Matthew. They came to First Assembly in 2010 with a passion for seeing kids and families come to Jesus. Because parents have more influence in the life of their children than anyone else, they desire to help every parent become a spiritual leader in their family.

If you could have any super power, what would it be?  Mind Reading

Favorite TV show?  Flash Forward

What do you do when you’re not working? Spending time with my wife, Michelle

Favorite Food?  Too many to list!

What was your first job?  Running the broiler at Burger King

What’s on your ipod right now?  David Crowder and Hillsong United

Favorite sports team?  Minnesota Vikings

What book would you recommend?  A Tale of Three Kings by Gene Edwards