About

Kingdom Upgrowth

Kingdom Upgrowth exists to cultivate environments where God’s people—and the churches they weave—flourish deeply. More than a blog, it’s a space that nurtures faith, inspires leaders, uplifts congregations, and equips hearts for spiritual growth in everyday life.

  • A Transformative Resource
    With articles, podcasts, guided teachings, and creative spiritual practices, Kingdom Upgrowth empowers individuals and communities to ground their lives in Scripture, practice soulful leadership, and invite God’s presence into every dimension of their journey.

  • Rooted in Spiritual Formation & Congregational Life
    Here, you’ll find fresh insights on building soulful congregations, fostering enduring leadership, and shaping practices that nurture mature disciples—offering tangible guidance for those who love the church deeply.

  • A Learning Community
    This site also hosts a growing conversation among readers—from theologians and ministers to parents and curious young disciples. Join us in exploring how faith and life intersect, where AI and creativity meet ancient rhythms of prayer, and where formation happens through reflection and shared story.

Mark Adams

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Mark Adams is a native of Nashville, Tennessee. Having met at Harding University, he and his wife Carolina have been married since 2004. He holds degrees from Harding University (B.A.), the Harding School of Theology (M.Div.), and the Hazelip School of Theology at Lipscomb University (D.Min.). Mark and Carolina have worked with churches in Florida, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Texas. Mark is currently the preaching minister for the Tusculum Church of Christ in Nashville, Tennessee where he arrived in 2022. He works as an adjunct professor at both the Harding School of Theology and the Hazelip School of Theology, generally teaching courses related to Spiritual Formation and Leadership. Mark and Carolina have one son and one daughter.

Mark believes that when people are intentionally open to God’s presence, positive change is possible if not inevitable. He created this website to share ideas related to personal growth and wellbeing, congregational life, leadership, and theology.

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Mark is an Amazon Affiliate, and if purchases are made for eligible products linked from this website, he receives a small percentage. This is much appreciated, as it helps him offset the costs of hosting the website, as well as the equipment and software needed to create new content.