Mark Denison, D.Min., is President of The Proud Americans, a Christ-centered, pro-family, patriotic ministry that seeks to influence modern culture. A former pastor, author, and chaplain to the Houston Rockets, Mark and his wife Beth make their home in Bradenton, Florida, where he also serves as founder and President of Church Made Better, a national church consulting firm. Mark served on the Board of Trustees at Houston Baptist University for 15 years, three times as chair, and was named Distinguished Alumnus in 2000. To learn more about The Proud Americans, visit their website at
proudamericans.org.