Mark Batterson

Mark is pastor of National Community Church in Washington, D.C., which meets in theaters throughout the D.C. metro area.

He is the author of several books including The Circle Maker, In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day, Wild Goose Chase, Grave Robber , and Jack Staples and the Ring of Time.

Mark and his wife, Lora, live on Capitol Hill with their three children (Parker, Summer, and Josiah).

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Neither Jew nor Greek … Republican nor Democrat

Mark Batterson on leading a church in our nation’s capital during a divisive election season.

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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.

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Immanuel

The Almighty God became Immanuel, “God with us,” so we can spend eternity with him.

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A City Upon “The Hill”

Maintaining church unity is challenging when politics is involved, but one pastor in Washington, D.C. is learning what it takes to reach across the aisle.

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Ministry in the Middle

We asked two PKs who are now raising their own PKs to tell us how they navigate ministry and family life.

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The Miracle of Christmas

God wants us to celebrate the mystery of Jesus’ birth.

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Godcasting

A podcast is no substitute for church— but it’s a great supplement.

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Doing Church at the Metro Stops

Not having a building doesn’t stop this creative and growing congregation in D.C.

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