Marcus T Watkins is a native of Rogersville, AL.  He has been married to Gloria (Baker) Watkins for 29 years and together they have been blessed with 2 beautiful daughters, Portia 26 who is married (Cornelius) and she is a registered nurse working at Huntsville hospital and Tiara who is 19 years old enrolled at Calhoun Community College, Decatur, Alabama. they are also the proud grandparents of Phoenix Skye Yarborough

Marcus was born again in April of 1980, while Dr. W.F. Washington was conducting a gospel meeting in Rogersville.  he began preaching at the age of 13 after being influenced by some of the greatest preachers in the brotherhood.  He has benefited from the mentorship of great preachers such as: the late Reginald Dulin, Freeman Malone Jr., Charlie McClendon and his longest tenured mentor Leroy Butler Jr.

Marcus attended Lauderdale county high school and immediately joined the United States Air Force. he honorably served his country for 10 years.

Marcus has had extensive secular and religious training. he holds a Bachelors of Science Degree in business management and he has attended the: Community College of the Air Force,  Valdosta State University, Georgia Military College, Paul Quinn College, International Bible College, and Oakland City University and is currently pursuing a  degree in funeral service and mortuary services.

in 2018, after 7 years of faithful service to the Northside Church of Christ in Hardtford, CT, God blessed Bro. Watkins was called to lead the Simpson Street Church of Christ in Atlanta, GA.  Bro. Watkins lives his life by the motto: “To Whom much is given, much is Required”