Dr Mark Abraham Schooney was an author, skills trainer, motivational speaker, business and leadership consultant. He earned a National Diploma in Business and Banking as well as a National Diploma in Marketing from Damelin Business School. In addition to this he held a Master’s Degree in Philosophy, a Doctorate in Ministry and a Doctorate in Theology. He was the lead pastor of Elevated in Christ Ministries and lived with his family in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Mark has received 2 honouree awards at the 4th and 5th Annual Global AfriCAN Authors Awards. He sadly passed on in November 2022, before receiving another award for his 5th book “An Elevated Man.”