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Mark Batterson: Postmodern Wells

Jesus met with people at wells, and today’s church needs to look for opportunities to encounter culture, too.

Leadership Journal December 1, 2009

National Community Church in Washington, DC, meets in theaters at Metro stops around the city. The church’s only permanent facility is Ebenezer’s Coffee Shop, located just a few blocks from the Capitol. Mark Batterson shares the story behind Ebenezer’s, and explains why it’s critical for the church to be where the culture gathers.

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