Dr. Markus Watson is a Presbyterian pastor. He currently serves as an interim pastor at Mount Soledad Presbyterian Church in Westmorland CA. He is also the Director and Storyteller of Flourish San Diego. He also hosts the podcast "Spiritual Life and Leadership."Watson's first book, "Beyond Thingification: Helping Your Church Engage in God’s Mission." was published in 2020.Watson recieved his B.A. in Communication from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, and his M.Div. in Theological and Ministerial Studies and his D.Div. in Missional Leadership from Fuller Theological Seminary.