He was born in Puerto Rico into a Christian pastoral home. His father is a Baptist minister and chaplain, serving for over 35 years. At the age of six, he committed his life to the Lord and by age twelve, Marcos began to preach in many churches around the world. He and his parents were missionaries in Bolivia for six years. From 1994 through 2000, Marcos was the editor of the International Ministries “God’s Kids”, a newsletter from missionary kids to Baptist churches.