“G” for Garrett

I remember when he would always chase me around the house with the “claw.” I am scarred for life because sometimes the claw was painful haha

When I was younger Mark was a playful uncle and I appreciate the time he spent with us. He is also my Godfather and I can not imagine anybody else that would be better suited.

I know that he has helped a lot of people with their journey to find God and by doing that he has impacted a lot of lives.

Happy Birthday and I hope you have a great day! You are so awesome….so huuge….please don’t squash me! – G out

always called me Richard when I am around. don’t know what he may use otherwise.

we have had many a good laugh but I cannot remember a specific one. but then, I can’t remember much of anything

he has given me two wonderful grandsons and made my daughter very happy

great Christian who cares very much for other people

just happy birthday and just think in 36 more years you might look like me.

Mark used to call me “Basil”…clearly a play off my last name.

One of the best Shull memories is that time we were having YL Club at the Cos Cob fire station and he tried to convince me be the “Jim-Carrey-In-Living-Color-Firemarshall-Bill” character. He literally asked the Cos Cob fire marshall if they could light me on fire and then extinguish me in front of the kids.

I owe so much of my success in Young Life to Mark Shull. He personally took me under his wing and mentored me in all of the ways of Young Life (…all I brought to the table was my youth, good looks and charm). I would shadow him, watch what he did and try to mimic it. His contact work at GHS was especially remarkable. I figuratively “stood on his shoulders” and tried my best to carry the “Young Life of Greenwich” torch to the next generation. One of the best pieces of advice he ever gave me was not to be afraid to “push the envelope.” “Don’t be afraid to fail,” he would say, “your an intern. Your suppose to fail.” That was a god piece of advice for me!

A great sense of humor, a great ability to disciple young men and an uncanny ability to reach all types of people.

Happy 50th amigo! You’ve left a lasting imprint on our lives and Vicky and I think the world of you. Come visit us in Puerto Rico! Enjoy this photo below from Fall Weekend 2006 at Lake Champion.

Mark has been a great friend and co-worker. He challenges me to lead better and think differently.

Mark is great at pulling in a wide variety of people and loving them well. He is great at investing in men and developing them as leaders!

Mark, so grateful for you!

National Cornhole Champ

When he gave away our Cornhole dynasty in Alabama to those two amateurs.

Encouraged me and rooted me on during several low points over these years. The most significant time was when we first started talking about the Prevailing Man program.

Climbing mountains and taking bullets for the Kingdom! His legacy will be the message carried out for generations from the impact he’s made on his family and the ministry impact on the people he’s served. All will carry things that Mark has loved and challenged into their lives.

Happy Birthday my friend! Love you and look forward to growing OLD with you dude!

He does call Tony and I “The MarKetti’s” and with a strong Italian accent to boot

I heard that there was a moment of awkward whispering when I didn’t come through the door in a timely manner following the charge to the groom at our wedding…

By pouring into my hubs Tony – can’t thank you enough for all of the encouragement and “bro-ness” that comes along with that! And, oh yeah, we would have had to find a much more inferior person to conduct our wedding ceremony had Mark not been in our life. And lastly, for introducing me to his amazing wife, Chris:)

A life of influence on growing believers, particularly men!

So glad you are in our lives, Mark! Happy 50th Birthday!!

I like Mark’s steady, positive, christian presence in our small group (and my life). He makes me feel more grounded somehow.

He is a thinker and a leader… I know he has touched many lives and his positive influence will live on in these people and continue to grow, what could be better than that?

Our fearless leader! Thank you for always having time for others, even when you have no time 🙂

Enjoying the mens’ group fellowship at Riverside Yacht Club and sharing our faith with joy and laughter.

His strong faith and focus on family and friends is an inspiration.

Mark’s gift is he makes a difference not only in young lives but also with his peers.

Thank you for the gifts you so generously share with your family and friends. Please take this day to spend time celebrating with those you love. Take time to reflect on how you have touched the lives of so many.

Nothing special……just my last name.

Well, we haven’t spent a whole lot of one on one time together….it’s been mostly with our boys which is great. Would’ve loved to have known you back in the college days though!

Mark…you have been a great friend these past few years. Honestly, you have really impacted my family mostly through your interaction with my boys….through sports. Cole and Trent think you are awesome, and you would not believe how much they respect you as a coach. Remember when I told Trent that the Braves had fired Fredi Gonzalez this year and he said….with a totally straight face and being 100% serious…..”maybe Coach Mark can be the coach for the Braves”.

I know Pam wouldn’t mind one bit if I spent more time around you. You are a good, godly man (as she puts it).

You’re the best buddy, and we’ve had some good times up at the lake as well. Hope we can spend more time around you, Chris and the kids. It would be great for our families to grow up together……

Definitely being the #1, hands down, best coach around. I mean it man……you have a gift with coaching kids.

…..you don’t look a day past 60.

Happy Birthday Bro!!! The Witte’s luv ya!!!!

Petey-used by various friends over the years but it is a very effective and warm nickname that I still enjoy. It is fun to have it used by Mark!

I wasn’t there but the constant telling, retelling and joking about the day Greg Howell took the plunge off the cliff at the lake in Alabama. It is one story that I can enjoy even though I wasn’t there. I think Mark gets more joy telling of Greg’s jump than Greg has even gotten.

I appreciate the friendship that started with Mark at Willy’s many years ago.. From that first meeting, I could tell that Mark walks with the Lord and lives out of this spiritual base in how he approaches life. He has impacted me by his concern, care and guidance over these years. We don’t as much time together but when we do, it is below the surface and hitting good issues life. I appreciate the way he can get things going with a good question or insight that can make for a lively conversation.

Raising up men who love Jesus and are seeking to honor Him with their lives! I’ve seen him commit this to the vision of his work at Buckhead Church as well as living it out daily with his boys! Way to go, Mark!!!!

Happy 50th Birthday!!
Welcome to the 50’s club!!
It is great so jump on in.