Brad Marschke is the lead pastor of CE Jax Beach.  Brad and his wife, Katie, have been married since 2014, but have been together since high school in 2005.  They have been blessed with two amazing children, one girl and one boy.  In their free time, the Marschke family enjoys travelling, spending lots of time at the beach, as well as discovering new things in their own community such as local restaurants, parks, and local attractions.  They love supporting local business and events! Brad has a bachelors degree in geology and used to work in the environmental industry until God called him into the ministry in his early 30s.  After much prayer, Brad left his corporate career and gave his life over to Kingdom work full-time.  In his ministry, Brad has worked as a chaplain, as well as a "next generation" pastor, but says that the major stirring in his heart has always been to take the seed God gives him and plant something from the roots, up.  Brad has a deep empathy and compassion for the hurting and burdened, and enjoys trading testimonies with any who are willing. Brad also has a major love for the community God has sent him to. A big thing he is so excited to do in the church is raise up more leaders, and help more people experience a full life in Jesus Christ!