In an urban environment, a church building is a thing of the past. Mark Batterson buildchurchenvironment Change image and share on social
Too often the word 'prayer' induces guilt because we don't do enough of it. After all, I've never met anyone who said they pray too much! All of us fall short. And we often feel like our prayers fall flat. Mark Batterson fallfeelflat share on social
Part of my driving desire as a pastor is to remove every obstacle except the cross that would keep people from coming to faith in Christ. Mark Batterson christcomecross Change image and share on social
It's hard for me to imagine why a church that has younger members wouldn't have a blog component. Mark Batterson blogchurchcomponent Change image and share on social
I think faith is the small mustard seed of opportunities every day. For example, 'Am I going to love this person? Am I going to share my faith with this person? Am I going to pray that little prayer?' It really is a daily thing where you seize those little mustard seed opportunities and then see what God does. Mark Batterson dailydayfaith share on social
I'm pretty intentional about being highly invested in my kids' lives. Mark Batterson highlyintentionalinvest Change image and share on social
I am a pastor so I eat and breathe the Church. Mark Batterson breathechurcheat Change image and share on social
Over the years I've grown more comfortable with making people uncomfortable because that is when growth can happen. You need a little conflict. You need a little tension. And that is part of my calling. A little tough love goes a long way! Mark Batterson callcomfortableconflict share on social
Don't seek opportunity. Seek God and opportunity will seek you. Mark Batterson godopportunityseek Change image and share on social
If you really believe in the message you're preaching, you want as many people as possible to listen. Mark Batterson listenmessagepeople Change image and share on social