Meet our Staff

Senior Pastor

Dr. Mark Olson

Pastor Mark, as the children like to call him, was called to our church in 2017. He had previously served five other Baptist churches as Pastor or Senior Pastor. He believes that local churches are called to lead people to believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and to help Christians grow strong in the faith. Mark holds three degrees: a B.A. from Wake Forest University, an M. Div. from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Ph. D. in New Testament and Early Christianity from the University of Virginia. In addition to serving as a church pastor, he also taught religious studies at Sweet Briar College, Virginia Tech. He served as President of the John Leland Center for Theological Studies for ten years. He has authored three books about the New Testament, the most recent of which is Romans: The Letter that Changes Christian History.

Mark and his wife Linda have two grown daughters: Kristin, a Trial Attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington D.C. and Jaclyn, who earned a Master of Social Work degree from George Mason University and currently resides with her husband David, daughter Zoey and son Arlo in Sydney, Australia.

Associate Pastor & Minister of Music

Mr. John Majette

John was called to our church in June of 2024. John grew up in Fairfax County where his passions were sports and music. He is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education with a focus in Voice. During his time in Richmond, Virginia he also served as a tenor soloist and section leader for the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.

John has served in church music ministry for his whole life and began leading children’s choirs while in college. He recently served as substitute music director at Ox Hill Baptist Church where he was an ordained Deacon and Minister of Youth and Community Engagement. John has two sons, Lucas and Matthias who share his love for sports. He also serves as a volunteer coach for several teams in various sports. John has a passion for music, a heart for missions and a desire to help young people grow in their personal relationship with Christ.

Accompanist

Mrs. Bethany Bogart

Bethany has been playing piano for over twenty years, drawing inspiration from her mom and her piano teacher. Encouraged by her family and her church, she began accompanying children’s choirs when she was twelve. She continued accompanying throughout high school and college, playing for Chantilly High School, Pender United Methodist Church, and James Madison University. Upon graduating, she began playing for several churches as an interim accompanist, including Ox Hill Baptist Church. It is a great honor for her to worship Christ and bless others through music.

Bethany received her Master of Arts in Teaching at James Madison University. She is in her fifth year of teaching, and she teaches fifth grade at Fairview Elementary in Fairfax County Public Schools. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and puppy, visiting her parents, sisters, and brothers-in-law, and reading.

Ministry Assistant

Mrs. Laura Harrigan

Laura Harrigan joined our staff as Ministry Assistant in February 2023. Prior to coming to Haymarket Baptist Church, she worked as a Church Parish Administrator for over 7 years and has over 20 years experience as an administrative assistant. Laura lives in Middleburg on a farm with her husband of 30 years. She is the proud mom of 3 children, 2 dogs and 2 cats. In her spare time, she loves to read, scrapbook, garden and raise chickens.

Facilities Manager

Mr. Tory Madsen

Tory Madsen hailed from Indianapolis, Indiana until the Navy brought him to Virginia. Tory spent almost 10 years as a Navy Deep Sea Diver and Seabee. Tory currently works for the local government and has an extensive background in construction. Tory and his wife Kristen have four children: Ryan, Emberlynn, Leonardo and Alexander, as well as their two dogs.

Director of the Haymarket Baptist Church Preschool and Kindergarten

Mrs. Laurie Frasz

Mrs. Frasz has a degree in Early Childhood Education and has been working in the field for over 25 years. She has been a teacher, director, program supervisor and a curriculum writer. She has served on accreditation teams and led workshops, seminars and parenting classes in 6 states. Laurie attends Park Valley Church. She is married to her best friend, has 2 grown and married daughters, 4 precious granddaughters and 2 heart-stealing grandsons. She enjoys travel, reading, movies, good restaurants and shopping. Her favorite aspects of directing are leading seasonal performances with the children, creating a warm, family atmosphere in the school and spending time getting to know each student and family. She loves having fun with her staff and looks for ways to inspire excellence in each of them! This is Mrs. Frasz’s 21st year at Haymarket Baptist Church Preschool and Kindergarten (HBCPK). The Preschool and Kindergarten are both accredited with ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International). The school serves 250-300 students each year.