Tuesday, July 23, 2019

New Conference Treasurer

It with joy and thanksgiving to God we announce that Mark H. Knecht, CMA, has been selected and hired as the Treasurer of the Susquehanna Conference. Mark comes to the Susquehanna Conference with a wealth of experience, knowledge and a commitment to Jesus Christ.

Mark has 27 years of strategic financial planning, budgeting, treasury management, and management of all financial matters. Mark’s experience includes working in for-profit as well as non-profit organizations. His work-related experience is with companies in the United States as well as an international ministry organization.

For 11 years, Mark was the CFO for Cure International, Inc. Cure International ministry is focused on providing medical care for children suffering primarily from orthopedic and neurological conditions. Their mission is “healing the sick and proclaiming the kingdom of God.” While at Cure, Mark led the effort of long-term financial strategic planning. Mark has experience and expertise in working with diverse cultures and diverse people throughout the world as a result of his work at Cure International.

Mark is married and together he and his wife have two daughters. They live in Mechanicsburg, Pa. When Mark isn’t working his “day job” he helps at his local church with outreach programs for families that are going through significant health concerns.

Mark began his work with Susquehanna Conference on June 20, 2019.
The Conference Council on Finance and Administration gives thanks for the United Methodist General Council on Finance and Administration who helped us undertake a national search. The national search garnered over 20 resumes. Telephone screenings were completed with fifteen prospective candidates. After interviewing 5 candidates in person, Mark was unanimously selected.

One of the exciting things about Mark is that he believes it is important for him to use his gifts of accounting and financial expertise in a Christian ministry setting.

We know that over the next months you will warmly welcome Mark as he learns about the Susquehanna Conference and works with the office staff as well as churches, pastors, and local church treasurers.

With you in Christ’s ministry,

Jeremiah J. Park,  Resident Bishop
Timothy R. Baer, President, CF&A