Omark 2026 Final Results

We want to thank all students for their participation in the 2025-26 58th annual Edwin J. Omark Preaching Competition and congratulate all on a job well done. Below you will find the videos, bios, and pictures of each winner in the 25-26 competition.

Joshua Paul King has a diverse background. He holds an undergraduate degree in graphic design and spent a decade working in EMS, serving as a 911 dispatcher and paramedic in the Boston area. For the past ten years, he has been in vocational church ministry and is currently completing his Master of Divinity at Bethel Seminary. He sensed a clear call from God to start Young Life in the Blackstone Valley, where he now serves, coming alongside teenagers and introducing them to Jesus. With his medical background, he is working with volunteers to grow the fledgling area with Young Life's disability ministry called Young Life Capernaum. He is also seen in the art room at the local high school teaching students about "retro" film photography.

Whether photographing a wedding, caring for someone in the back of an ambulance, or walking with young people through faith journeys, he’s always felt called to be with people in thin places, where heaven and earth overlap. He’s married to his wife Caitlin, an oncology nurse at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and together they have two daughters—Leah (8) and Ellie (6).

Logan Esposito received his undergrad pre-seminary degree from Trinity International University and kickstarted his master’s with Trinity Evangelical Divinity School before transferring to Bethel Seminary’s Master of Theological Studies program which he will complete this spring. He has been a licensed pastor in the Christian and Missionary Alliance for five years and is currently serving as the campus pastor of CrossWay church in Sussex Wi.

ogan lives in the greater Milwaukee area with his wife and son. They are expecting another baby this September. In his free time, Logan enjoys board games of all kinds with family and friends, as well as miniature painting with his wife.

After graduating from Bethel in December 2024, Levi Case began pursuing his M.Div. at Bethel Seminary and plans to graduate in May 2027. This spring, he will begin vocational ministry as a pastoral resident at Five Oaks Church in Woodbury, where he will apprentice under seasoned pastors and participate in God's work through the local church. Levi plans to continue finding his voice in preaching throughout his residency and, after two years, be sent out with his family to serve a church in a long-term pastoral role.

Outside of seminary and ministry, Levi manages his lawn care and landscaping business, enjoys running, biking and lifting, eating good food (especially sushi) and spending time with his friends. His favorite person is his wife, Harley, who is a teacher at Honor House Academy; Together, they look forward to starting and growing a family in the future.

Marcus Knight lives in Mosinee, Wisconsin with his wife and their three daughters. He was recently promoted to lead pastor at Good News Church in Mosinee, where he continues to serve and invest in his local community. Prior to this role, he spent seven years as the associate pastor of youth and worship, developing a passion for discipling students and leading the congregation in worship. Marcus is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity at Bethel and is set to graduate in May.