I think a pastor used to be viewed as the one-stop ministry shop. The pastor served on every committee, volunteered at every event, and made all the hospital visits. I think that is changing and I think that is healthy. Both for the pastor and the congregation. Mark Batterson changecommitteecongregation share on social
When we change the way that we pray, everything changes. Mark Batterson changepray Change image and share on social
Routines are normal, natural, healthy things. Most of us take a shower and brush our teeth every day. That is a good routine. Spiritual disciplines are routines. That is a good thing. But once routines become routine you need to change your routine. Mark Batterson brushchangeday share on social
The greatest tragedy in life is that some prayers go unanswered as they go unasked. Mark Batterson greatlifeprayer 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 think twenty-somethings are very cause-oriented. Mark Batterson orientsomethingtwenty Change image and share on social
In an urban environment, a church building is a thing of the past. Mark Batterson buildchurchenvironment Change image and share on social
In my experience, take the Holy Spirit out of the equation of your life and it spells boring. Add it into the equation of your life and you never know where you are going to go, what you are going to do, or who you are going to meet. Mark Batterson addboreequation share on social
What's unique about Washington is that no one's from here. Almost everybody came here to change the world, to make a difference. Mark Batterson changedifferencemake Change image and 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