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Elder Mark Hoke
Author of The ROOTED AND RAISING a Guide to New Converts
ROOTED AND RAISING PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO BUILDING STRONG FOUNDATIONS FOR NEW BELIEVERS AND FUTURE MINISTERS
Elder Mark Hoke delivers a practical and faith centered resource designed to equip new Christians and emerging leaders with the tools needed for spiritual growth and effective discipleship.
Alan J. Cohen New York, NY, April 12, 2026 — In an era where many new believers seek clarity, guidance, and meaningful connection in their faith journey, Rooted and Raising by Elder Mark Hoke offers a structured and impactful resource for spiritual development. Designed as a ministry focused guide, the book equips individuals with essential tools to establish a strong biblical foundation while preparing for long term growth and service.
At its core, Rooted and Raising serves as both an introduction to the Christian faith and a roadmap for ongoing discipleship. The resource emphasizes key elements such as understanding the New Birth experience, developing spiritual discipline, and engaging in meaningful mentorship. Through clear and practical instruction, Hoke provides readers with a framework to nurture their faith and deepen their relationship with Christ.
The book also highlights the importance of community and active participation in ministry. By encouraging fellowship, teaching, and service, Hoke underscores how spiritual growth is strengthened through connection with others and involvement within the church. This holistic approach ensures that readers are not only learning foundational truths but also applying them in real life settings.
Hoke’s inspiration for creating Rooted and Raising stems from a desire to bridge the gap between conversion and discipleship. Recognizing that many new believers struggle to find direction after their initial commitment, he developed this resource to provide clarity, support, and structure. His goal is to empower individuals to grow confidently in their faith while also preparing them to guide others on a similar path.
The book is especially valuable for churches, ministry leaders, and faith based mentorship programs seeking a reliable and effective discipleship tool. It is equally beneficial for individuals who are new to Christianity or exploring a calling to ministry. With its accessible language and practical focus, the resource meets readers where they are and guides them toward spiritual maturity.
Mark Hoke brings a wealth of ministry experience and a passion for discipleship to his writing. His work reflects a deep commitment to helping individuals grow in their faith and step into their purpose with confidence and clarity. Through Rooted and Raising, he provides a resource that is both instructional and inspiring.
As the need for strong spiritual foundations continues to grow, Rooted and Raising stands out as a valuable guide for those seeking to build, strengthen, and multiply their faith.
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About the Author
For generations, churches have celebrated new beginnings—new believers, new ministries, new moments of spiritual renewal. Yet the quieter question often comes later: What helps faith endure? In Rooted and Rising, Mark Hoke turns his attention to the often-overlooked journey that follows conversion. Rather than measuring success by decisions made in a single service, he explores the lifelong process of spiritual growth, arguing that lasting faith is cultivated the same way healthy trees survive changing seasons: by developing deep roots before reaching new heights. In an era shaped by constant distraction, rapid change, and fleeting commitments, Hoke offers a compelling reminder that spiritual maturity is not built on moments of emotion alone, but on steady discipleship, biblical understanding, and intentional relationships.
That conviction has grown from decades spent serving where faith either takes root—or quietly fades. As an Apostolic minister, Bible teacher, mentor, and author, Hoke has witnessed both the joy of new spiritual beginnings and the challenges that follow when believers are left to navigate their walk alone. His ministry has been defined not only by preaching but by walking alongside individuals long after the excitement of conversion has passed. Through mentoring future leaders, equipping ministers, and helping churches strengthen discipleship, he has developed a perspective grounded in practical experience: people flourish when they are connected to sound biblical teaching, meaningful relationships, and a community committed to spiritual growth. Those years have shaped a writer who sees discipleship not as a church program but as a lifelong investment in people.
Today, Mark Hoke continues to write, teach, and develop resources that help churches move beyond attracting people to nurturing them into mature followers of Christ. His work speaks directly to pastors seeking stronger retention, ministry leaders building healthier congregations, mentors investing in the next generation, and believers who desire a faith capable of withstanding life’s inevitable storms. At a time when many are searching for stability in an increasingly unsettled world, Rooted and Rising is finding readers who understand that the strongest spiritual lives are not simply those that begin well, but those that remain deeply rooted, continue growing, and bear lasting fruit for years to come.
In God’s Chess Game of Life, undeveloped pieces remain trapped in their starting positions, unable to fulfill their strategic potential. Character development is God’s method of moving each believer from their initial square into positions of maximum kingdom effectiveness.
From Potential to Power Every chess piece begins with inherent abilities, but those abilities mean nothing until properly developed. A bishop stuck behind pawns cannot influence the diagonal. A knight hemmed in by its own pieces cannot reach its target squares. Similarly, believers possess God-given gifts and callings, but without character development, these remain dormant potential rather than active power.
Strategic Positioning Through Trials Master chess players develop pieces through calculated moves that may initially seem difficult or uncomfortable. God uses a similar strategy in our lives. Financial pressures teach stewardship. Relationship conflicts develop patience and forgiveness. Leadership challenges build humility and wisdom. Each trial is a strategic move designed to position your character for greater kingdom impact.
Coordinated Development In chess, pieces are developed in coordination with each other, not in isolation. Character building happens best within Christian community. Iron sharpens iron as believers challenge each other toward holiness, accountability partners provide strategic support, and mentors guide younger believers through developmental moves they’ve already mastered.
Maximum Board Control Well-developed pieces control more squares, influence more territory, and create more opportunities for strategic advancement. Believers with mature character possess greater spiritual authority, influence wider spheres for God’s glory, and open doors that remain closed to undeveloped Christians.
The Ultimate Goal Character development isn’t about perfection—it’s about positioning. God isn’t trying to make you flawless; He’s strategically moving you into a position where your unique combination of gifts, experiences, and character can deliver maximum impact for His kingdom.
Strong character equals strong position. Strong position equals kingdom influence.
Discover the Power of the New Birth
Have you ever wondered what it truly means to be “born again”? Understanding the New Birth is a clear, biblical guide for new converts and those searching for real answers about salvation. Grounded in the teachings of Jesus and the Apostles, this book explores repentance, baptism in Jesus’ name, and the infilling of the Holy Ghost in a way that is simple, practical, and rooted in scripture.
Whether you are new to the faith or reaching out to unbelievers, this resource will help you share — and live — the Apostolic message with confidence.
Presented by Operation Close the Back Door, this book is more than information; it’s a tool to help keep believers strong, committed, and grounded in truth.
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