Mark Calkins, pictured above with his wife, Amy, and children, Abigail and Evan, serves as the director of the Rochester Prayer Center (RPC), which he began in 2009. Mark loves the presence of the Lord and believes that prayer is the foundation of Kingdom lifestyle and advancement. As a gifted speaker and writer, Mark works to equip and empower people to more fully encounter God in a way that changes them and society around them. Under his leadership, RPC’s hours are increasing regularly toward the goal of 24/7 prayer. Mark and his family live in Rochester, NY, and are soon-to-be members of New Hope Community Church.