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Mark Bartek

Mark Bartek finds himself a little jealous of Mary Magdalene. After all, she got canonized with the title “Disciple of Jesus.” That’s the legacy Mark is shooting for: to be remembered forever as a disciple of Jesus Christ. To get there, he started by finding the best woman he could (mission accomplished), and then—just to prove his commitment—he and his wife Angie outnumbered a minivan with eight incredible kids. Yes, eight. Mark serves as the founding leader of the Mobilization of Benefactors initiative at FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students). Translation? He helps turn generous Catholics into fired-up disciples on mission. Before that, he led Mission Partner Development nationwide, training thousands of staff to fundraise like saints and helping bring tens of thousands of new benefactors into the mission. He’s a national speaker, leadership coach, and servant leadership nerd. He’s also a proud member of the Michelle Duppong Guild, helping advance her cause for sainthood—though he knows she’s probably already praying for his conversion. Formal Bio: Mark Bartek Mark Bartek finds himself jealous of Mary Magdalene—she was declared a saint with the subtitle, “Disciple of Jesus.” That’s exactly what Mark aspires to be: remembered for eternity as a disciple of Jesus Christ. He seeks to live that out through his vocation to marriage, having found the best woman possible and filling their home with eight amazing children. Mark serves as the founding leader of the Mobilization of Benefactors, a donor mission initiative with FOCUS. Mobilization is a new national effort to equip and send missionary disciples from among the generous supporters of FOCUS. Previously, he led Mission Partner Development nationally, training thousands of staff and helping raise tens of thousands of new mission partners each year. A national speaker and leadership coach, Mark is passionate about forming servant leaders and helping people encounter the life-changing power of the Gospel. He is also a proud member of the Servant of God, Michelle Duppong Guild, supporting her cause for canonization.

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Booking for a Group

  1. Request your sub-block by November 1 using the links below:
  2. Confirm your desire to use group housing; set up your hotel portal login (provided by our housing partner, HPN Global) to begin uploading your rooming lists or send a specialized booking link to members of your group so they can book their rooms. 
  3. Update your needed hotel room quantity per the outlined group block policy.  Be sure to read the cancelation policy below

Important Notes

  • The cost of your hotel room is not included in your registration.
  • You will be required to enter a credit card to guarantee your reservation, but no deposit is required upon booking. Group Payment is available if organized with our housing partners HPN Global in advance.
  • Blocks are assigned on a first come, first served basis. The sooner you request your block, the better chance you have of being placed in a hotel of your choice. The assigned hotel having desired amenities is not guaranteed.
  • Submitting a request is not a commitment; it is an expression of interest in group housing.
  • When submitting your request, estimate high on how many rooms you will need, especially if you are not traveling with a set number of people and may later need to add rooms (it is easier to drop rooms than add).
  • Request any additional rooms by November 1. Please note that it may not be possible to fulfill your request due to availability.
  • For group housing cancellation policies, please see the agreement that will be provided upon requesting a group block.

Booking Individual Hotel Rooms

Upon completing your SEEK registration, you’ll be able to continue on to the SEEK hotel portal to book your hotel accommodations. If you’d prefer to book at a later date, you can also go back to the hotel portal using the link in your SEEK confirmation email.

In the portal, select the property you’d like to stay in and enter the information for yourself and any guests in your room, including your SEEK confirmation number. SEEK’s housing partner, HPN Global, will send an acknowledgement email of your hotel booking once confirmed.

Important Notes

  • The cost of your hotel room is not included in your registration. See below for an overview of available rates.
    • Columbus: $129-$148 per room per night + taxes and fees
    • Denver: $200 per room per night + taxes and fees
    • Fort Worth: $220 per room per night + taxes and fees
  • You will be required to enter a credit card to guarantee your reservation, but no deposit is required upon booking.
  • It is recommended to book your hotel by December 14, but for best availability, book your room as soon as possible. Hotels will fill up as the conference approaches.
  • CANCELLATION POLICY:
    • From November 15, 2025 – December 14: A cancellation fee of $50.00 per room will apply for any reservation that is cancelled.
    • From December 15, 2025 – Arrival Date: Any cancellations will result in a charge of one (1) night’s room and tax per room.  
  • You’ll be able to list any special requests during the booking process.
  • Upon completion of your booking, you will receive an acknowledgement email from our housing partners HPN. You can access your booking directly through this email to make any changes or cancellations. After December 14, email HPN email for any changes or cancellations. 
  • When you arrive onsite for SEEK, be prepared to put down a credit card for incidentals and to pay for your room at the end of your stay.