Senior Pastor

Joe Markum
Name:	Joe Markum
Position:	Senior Pastor
Email:	joe@ccto.org
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Joe says that his preparation for the ministry began very early in his life. From the time he was a young he knew that he was supposed to be doing something for God's kingdom. His parents faithfully taught him the truths of God's Word as well as involving him in church. By the time Joe was in high school there was a desire and passion to give his life in full-time ministry. He went to Pacific Christian College (currently Hope International University) where he graduated in 1988 with a dual degree in Business Administration and Ministry. While at college he met his wife Lynne. Joe served at Community Christian Church in San Juan Capistrano for six years as Youth Pastor. He feels like his greatest impact there was to see a number of the youth that he worked with go into ministry themselves.

In 1993, Joe, Lynne and their two boys, Matt and Blake moved to Thousand Oaks to serve with CCTO as the Associate Pastor. In 1997 Joe received his Masters of Ministry from Pepperdine University. Since 1998 Joe has been the Senior Pastor. He loves to preach and has a passion for worldwide missions which has been the central thrust of his ministry focus at CCTO.