Mark grew up in San Antonio and after high school served in the U.S. Air Force. He then attended the University of Texas San Antonio. While studying to complete a degree in Computer Science, Mark was involved with Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru) as a student and volunteer helping to reach and teach college students with the gospel of Jesus Christ. In August of 2002, GOD spoke to him and simply asked, “Mark, who are you trusting for your provision?” God began talking to Mark about trusting HIM with his entire life by taking a step of faith into full-time ministry! Mark graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary in 2016 with his Masters in Christian Leadership and served as the national director for Destino – the Latino ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru).