Mark Oestreicher (AKA Marko)

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What happens when you’re a youth ministry leader for 44 years?

You get stories. Some hilarious, some heartbreaking, and all packed with wisdom. In this episode, we sit down with the one and only Mark Oestreicher (AKA Marko), a youth ministry legend who’s seen it all.

From an accidentally inappropriate moment on a mission trip to the terrifying experience of losing a student, Marko shares the raw, real side of youth ministry. The laughter, the lessons & more.

👉 To learn more about Marko’s coaching program, go to The Youth Cartel.

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