Who is Mark TerKeurst?
Mark TerKeurst is the adopted son of American speaker and author, Lysa Terkeurst. He and his brother Jackson grew up mostly in Liberia and were adopted in 2003 after catching Lysa TerKeurst’s attention with their choir performance in Charlotte, NC. Mark’s precise age details haven’t been disclosed publicly, but he is believed to be in his twenties as of 2021.
Age
While his specific age remains undisclosed, it is approximated that he is in his 20s as of 2024.
Height and Weight
Mark TerKeurst is estimated to be around 5 feet 6 inches tall (1.67 meters) with an average weight of approximately 60 kg.
Hobbies
Mark likes to be with his family and friends in his leisure time and also enjoys traveling.
Early Life
Mark spent a lot of his childhood in a Liberian orphanage after his parents died in a violent civil war. Even though it was tough, he found comfort in singing church songs with other orphans during the darkest times of the war. In 2003, Mark and his brother Jackson performed in a choir in Charlotte, NC, catching the attention of Lysa TerKeurst.
Impressed by their talent and strength, Lysa and her family decided to adopt both boys. Mark’s educational background isn’t known to the public. Growing up in a Christian family, Mark learned strong faith and values. His childhood, including time with siblings and extended family, shaped his ability to make meaningful connections with others.
Parents and Siblings
TerKeurst is adopted by Lysa TerKeurst, a famous American speaker and author. He spent most of his childhood in a Liberian orphanage after his parents died in a violent civil war. Mark’s adoptive parents are Art and Lysa TerKeurst, known for her Christian non-fiction books like “Uninvited” and “Forgiving What You Can’t Forget”. He has siblings named Jackson, Hope, Ashley, and Brooke. Mark’s journey from the orphanage to joining the TerKeurst family shows the power of love and adoption.
Wife and Marriage
Mark TerKeurst, is married to Theresa TerKeurst. They have two lovely daughters, Selena Hope and Susan Brooke, born in July 2016. Mark’s journey from a Liberian orphanage to becoming part of the TerKeurst family illustrates the strength of love and adoption, forging connections that transcend biological ties.
Net worth
As of 2024, Mark TerKeurst’s net worth ranges between $100,000 to $1 million
