Biography of Pastor Marc A. Rouse Marc A. Rouse was born in Chicago, IL to the parents of Mr. James and
Evangelist Dorothy Rouse; later relocating to Milwaukee, WI. He was
blessed to be raised and nurtured by his praying mother. Marc was called
into ministry at the transitioning age of 13. In the early stages of his
ministry, he faced and overcame many of life’s challenges. During those
challenging times, God allowed Prophet Floyd Brown to encourage and
speak into Marc’s life; boldly declaring the man of God that he was
destined to become!
Marc’s family attended the Greater Westside COGIC where he was
mentored and nurtured under the late Pastor Willie Hines (also known
as "Dad Hines"). In 1977, under the pastorate of "Dad Hines", Marc was
ordained a minister of the gospel. With passion, he began preaching and
evangelizing with every opportunity! Marc embraced his love for
outreach ministry and became an active member of prison ministry.
Marc was blessed to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the in-mates at
the Prison facility of Green Bay, WI., on a regular basis. His
ministry continued to expand and grow. As a result, he has been blessed
to conduct revivals across the country; imparting to God’s people a
refreshing and "on time" word from the Lord.
In 1988, he relocated to Peoria, IL. There, he connected to New Hope
International Ministries where Bishop Harold and the late Prophetess
Mattie Dawson presided. In this divine connection, God used the
apostolic and prophetic anointing to bring healing, growth and
restoration into his life. He was afforded the opportunity to study under
Reverend Robert Caruth of Moody ‘Bible Institute and New Hope
International Ministries. His studies included Greek and Hebrew
interpretation, Theology and Eschatology.
In 1999, led by the Lord, Marc returned to Milwaukee, WI. To attend
Christian Fellowship Church, formally known as Greater Westside
COGIC. He was ordained as Pastor, under the Leadership of Apostle
Darrell and Pamela Hines; and charged to carryout the mission that
God had call him to do. In 2000, he relocated to Charlotte, NC where the mission would begin.
He has served as a Ministerial Assistant to various pastors, conducting
leadership and ministerial building classes. These classes were designed to
teach character and responsibility in ministry. Marc has been blessed
to minister the word of God on various Christian-based telecasts and
panels. His gift has also made room for him as a talk show host on blog talk radio and as an author and writer and also in the political arena. In
2001, he participated in Charlotte's Mayoral campaign with Ella
Scarborough and Charlotte's City Councilman campaign with Patrick
Cannon, mayor pro-temp in 2002. He also served as Chaplin for the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police department from 2010-2013.
Marc exhibits determination, tenacity and resilience in the heat of
adversity. He believes that tough times don't last, tough people do! He
possesses a strong knowledge of biblical history of the past, present and
future. He believes in bridging the gaps between the young, the old and
all ethnic groups in the community. It is his mission to underscore the
understanding of every man, woman, and child, through the agape love
of Christ, the need for "true relationship" with God. Marc believes true
relationship between man and God will produce first, a generational
and eternal inheritance both spiritually and naturally; and second,
consistent power, faith and victory in the life of the believer. He
preaches an uncompromising gospel with the aim to persuade man away
from religion and into right standing with God. He believes in the
hierarchy of family: God first, wife, children then church. He believes
the family is a strong unit. Nothing can penetrate a family that stands
together in prayer, faith and love.
Marc is married to his "dream girl", Venus. Together, they are
committed to accomplishing the will of God for their lives!