Meet the Pastor & Staff

Pastor Mark Inouye

Mark joined Morgan Hill Presbyterian Church on August 1st, 2001.

Mark did his undergraduate studies at the University of Washington, majoring in mathematics, graduating in 1982.
He began his seminary studies at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Massachusetts and then transferred to Princeton.
After graduating from Princeton in 1988 he served for (1) year as an intern at First Presbyterian Church in Bellevue Washington and then accepted a call to West Side Church, Richland, Washington.

In the summer of 2001, the San Jose Presbytery approved the call of the Rev. Mark Alan Inouye to serve as Head of Staff at the Morgan Hill Presbyterian Church.

Since coming to Morgan Hill, Mark has completed his Doctor of Ministry Program at Fuller Theological seminary, where the focus of his studies were in church renewal.

Beth, Mark's spouse, and their three children, Jamie 21, Alyson 18, and Rebekah 16 are lovers of the outdoors. All three children play soccer and the whole family enjoy hiking and camping and if Mark had to name a passion it would be fly-fishing.

Stan George [Music Director]

Stan George is a trombonist, teacher, conductor and church musician. Stan has multiple music and music education degrees. He has directed choirs at Calvin Presbyterian Church in San Jose, Northminster Presbyterian Church in Salinas, and First Presbyterian Church in Hollister. Stan has taught instrumental music in the San Jose public schools, at Valley Christian Schools, and at Oral Roberts University.

He likes to walk in the Sierras, read books on political leaders and enjoys traveling and has a special interest in the Middle East. Stan's wife is also a musician who has taught string instruments at all levels from children at Valley Christian Schools to young adults at the University of Northern Colorado. Stan and Marilyn have three daughters and four grandchildren.

Daniel Dupre [Worship Leader]

Daniel brings with him twenty-five years as a professional musician, as well as nine years in music ministry.

He has played and sung in a broad range of styles, from Celtic folk music to modern alternative rock. While his musical talents are obvious, what is most impressive is his heart for God, his desire to help people discover God's love for themselves, and his desire to see them grow in their faith. 

David Frederick [Director of Student Ministries]

David has been a Christian since the end of his Junior year in High School and is an extremely indebted to the youth ministry of MHPC since it was through this church’s high school group that he came to Christ. David has been involved with youth ministry since 2001 first as a volunteer and then as a full-time staff member in 2004.

David currently lives in Morgan Hill Pamela, his wife and Ben his son. David has a B.A. in Social Science from San Jose State University and a Master of Divinity degree from Western Seminary. He loves running, great food and is an avid reader. Additionally, he enjoys playing the guitar, listening to music, hiking and watching the great game of baseball.

Shari Grover [Director of Children's Ministries]

Shari and her husband, Pat, both grew up in Redwood City, CA. Shari first accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior as a young girl at "Vacation Bible School.
Both Shari and Pat attended the Univ. of Calif., Davis. Shari went on to get her California Teaching Credential, and to teach 1st and 4th grades. She attended Fuller Theological Seminary where she received her Master's of Divinity, as well as her Master's in Marriage and Family Counseling.

Starting in 1996, Shari worked for almost 10 years as an Associate Pastor for Youth and Families at the First Presbyterian Church of Hollister. In 2006, she joined the Christian Counseling Center here in Morgan Hill as a part-time Marriage and Family Counselor.

In her free time, Shari enjoys reading novels, gardening, and jogging. By God's grace, she prays that she can be a blessing to the children and families of MHPC.

Marilyn Markham [Pianist/Organist]

Marilyn & "Mark" Markham have been at MHPC since 1962. Marilyn has been organist/pianist since 1978, with time out to get a degree in music from Arizona State University.

She and Mark have two daughters and four amazing grandchildren who they enjoy having close by.

Pamela Frederick [Admin. Assistant]

Pamela Frederick began regularly attending MHPC around the time that she and her husband first became engaged in 2004. She came to know Jesus in high school and as a result of seeing the amazing transformation that God did in her life as a teenager, Pamela is very passionate about youth ministry and loves having the opportunity to serve with her husband, David Frederick, who is the Director of Student Ministries here at the church.

She joined the MHPC staff on July 10, 2008 and is looking forward to how God wants to use her here in this chapter of her life. Pamela has lived her whole life in Morgan Hill and loves it! She enjoys spending time at home with her husband and two cats as well as with friends and family. David and Pamela are expecting a son in March! She likes reading non-fiction, cooking, baking, swimming and running.

Sue Sholer [Coordinator of Women's Ministries]

I accepted Christ at the age of seven during Vacation Bible School in
Chicago, Illinois. I grew up in a wonderful Christian home and began
serving the Lord at the age of 13.

I began serving the Lord at MHPC with Children's Ministry.  I had the joy of starting a five day Vacation Bible School program in 1989.  Since our kids were young at that time, I felt the need to start a monthly
program entitled MOM' s.  This was a real encouragement, as we sought together in scripture the ways God wanted our children raised.  After a bit of time, the Secret Sister program began as a tool for women to pray and remember one another during the course of a year.  I also attended and became a leader in Bible Study Fellowship.  I was content and happy, but then God changed my path in 2003! He put me into the position of Women's Ministry Coordinator and I am truly loving it! I enjoy leading Bible Studies, as well as meeting and praying with women throughout the week.