Biography of Mark Lanier

Mark Lanier has long been considered among Gospel Music's favorite artists. He is also a noted composer and many of his songs are known as gospel classics. Mark started singing at the age of four in his local church in the small community of Central, AL Mark and his brothers, Jeff and Kevin, were in the choir while Mark's father directed the music and his mother played the piano. He served at several churches as music minister and youth director. Mark has enjoyed an interesting musical career from a cast member and stage manager of Opryland's "Country Music USA" and "Today's Country Roads" to his current work as a solo artist. Mark spent five years with the Bibletones, seven years with Perfect Heart, a highly-acclaimed and awarded quartet and the last few years with Poet Voices. While with Poet Voices, the group received a nomination for a Dove Award. Mark was a top five nominee for favorite Baritone seven years in a row. He now feels God has even more for him to do. Mark has always been destined to sing his songs of praise, but even more, to be used by God to touch the hearts of others.

Mark's songwriting has taken off in the past few years. He's had songs recorded by artists like: The Kingsmen, The Nelons, The Florida Boys, Perfect Heart, Down East Boys, The Lesters, James Blackwood, Jake Hess, Poet Voices, Danny Funderburk, Bibletones, Amy Lambert, Jerry Goff, Crossmen, Kingdom Heirs, etc...

Mark has ministered in places like: Scotland, Ireland, England, Canada, The Bahamas, and has sung on TBN, GMT, TNN, ISPN, The National Quartet Convention, and the Bill Gaither Homecoming. Mark is listed in the "Achievers" at the Alabama Music Hall of Fame.

Mark, his wife Paula (of 20 years), son Jacob (10), and John Mark (4) make their home in Ball, LA right down the road from Paula's mom and dad. Ball is near Alexandria (near the center of the state)

What People Are Saying About Mark Lanier...

"Mark Lanier is the complete package. His voice, his songs, the words he speaks, the manner in which he conducts a church service; in each of these it is evident that Mark allows the Holy Spirit to guide him and his ministry. Mark Lanier has quickly become a favorite of Eastwood Baptist Church."
Chris Pope/Minister of Music/ Eastwood Baptist/Marietta,GA

    What a privilege it was to participate in Mark Lanier's ministry in song while he toured several churches and auditoriums in and around Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. At each concert, Mark established immediate connection with his listeners and through his melodic baritone he presented the gospel of Jesus Christ with sincerity, love, and gentleness. Mark is able to lead the people into a joyful worship experience and a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. It is always a pleasure to have Mark minister in our area.
    Bill Griffin Joyful Sounds Promotions Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    www.joyfulsoundconcerts.com

I’ve had the privilege to host Mark in our church on several occasions. Whereas he is a masterful musician, and a very talented individual, his most outstanding characteristic is his genuine desire to serve God and remain faithful to His calling. I’ve never hosted a more flexible guest in my many years of ministry.
Bro. Mike Barber
Associate Pastor/Minister of Music
Woodlawn Baptist Church
Vicksburg, MS

I've thought all day and I can't come up with more than a million reasons to have you in our church or our home. I will say that any time you have Mark Lanier to come and minister to your folks you'll know that you have been in a spirit filled and spirit led worship experience. Mark will truly bless your heart musically but more importantly spiritually.
Everett Geis Jr. Minden, LA

     "I have used Mark Lanier at our church more than once and have been with him at other churches on numerous occasions. He's always the humble servant, leading the churches in worship, praise, thanksgiving,  encouragement and showing the unsaved "the way". He's real".
Gene Choate Delano Baptist Etowah, TN

There are very few music evangelists serving today with the heart for Jesus as Mark Lanier. He comes to a church or event not to entertain, although his voice and talents are amazing, but with a passion is to see the power and glory of God fall upon a service where lives are changed for eternity
We have worked together in many services, including the nine-week Jena Revival in early 2008. When God began to move during those services and we needed someone to come in and assist with music, Mark was the first and only person I had on my list to call. What sets him apart is his ability to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit and to simply follow His voice no matter where He leads.
A great musician, a wonderful voice, and a passion for souls, matched by his passion for Christ, is how I describe my dear brother in Christ and friend, Mark Lanier.
Craig Franklin, Music Evangelist
Franklin Ministries-Jena, LA

As A promoter in the Grand Prairie Tx area I have had the joy of having Mr. Mark Lanier in this area to sing. I can truly say that Mark will bless your heart in the songs he sings. He trys to uplift Christ in all of his songs and his testimony. He is an example of what a Christian singer should be.
Glenn Dye- Gospel Music Promoter
Grand Prairie, TX

As the Pastor of Bell Center Church, I and the congregation always look
forward to having Mark Lanier lead us in a time of worship and
soul-searching. His music and message are relevant to every age-group
and God has used him to challenge us to walk closer with the Lord.
Praise God that He's using brother Mark Lanier to be His ambassador for
His kingdom sake!
Pastor Herb
Bell Center Church, Bell Center, IN

Mark has been a guest at our small church at least once a year for the last 10 or so years. He has blessed us tremendously over the years. We have seen him grow as he has seen us grow. You can not ask for a more talented and kind hearted Christian man. God has blessed you Mark and he has blessed us for knowing you!
Joan McCoy--Bethel Baptist Church --Coushatta, LA

Mark Lanier has sung many times at our regular Saturday-night ministry called "Country Community Celebration" ("CCC") at Parkview Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, LA. Our crowd (mostly senior adults) is always blessed by his friendliness, talent, testimony, and love for Jesus Christ that is evident in the music and life.
Linda McLellan, Worship Leader/Pianist
"CCC"/Parkview Baptist Church/Baton Rouge, LA