Mark Batterson serves as the lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, D. C. Recognized as 'one of America's 25 most innovative churches, ' NCC is one church with seven locations. Mark's blog (www.markbatterson.com) and webcast (www.theaterchurch.com) also reach a virtual congregation around the world. Mark is the author of several bestselling books, including New York Times Bestseller - The Circle Maker and In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day. He and his wife, Lora, live on Capitol Hill with their three children.and You can follow Mark on Twitter: @markbatterson SPANISH BIO
“Mark Batterson’s Wild Goose Chase detonates anemic
Christianity masquerading as the ‘real thing’ and winsomely propels
us to what can be and should be if we allow God's Spirit to be all
He can be in our lives. Let it stretch you to greater things!”
- Louie Giglio, Passion Conferences, speaker and author of How
Great Is Our God, Indescribable, and I am not but I know I AM
“Wild Good Chase puts the advent back in adventure, and frees us
all to find out how risk can be another word for faith.”
- Leonard Sweet, Drew University, George Fox University,
sermons.com
“Mark Batterson is down-to-earth and humble–yet constantly pushes
me to grow. I follow him as a leader, admire him as an innovator,
and love him as a friend. Mark has become one of the most important
voices for a new generation. Anything he touches changes
lives.”
- Craig Groeschel, pastor of Lifechurch.tv, author of Going All the
Way
“As a leader and teacher, Mark Batterson brings imagination,
energy, and insight. Mark’s genuine warmth and sincerity spill over
into his communication, combining an intense love for his community
with a passionate desire to see them living the life God dreams for
them. I appreciate his willingness to take bold risks and go to
extraordinary lengths to reach our culture with a message that is
truly relevant.”
- Ed Young, senior pastor, Fellowship Church
“A thoughtful and energetic leader, Mark Batterson presses us to
consider how we live out our faith in the world around us. When
Mark has something to say, I am quick to listen.”
- Frank Wright, PhD, President and CEO, National Religious
Broadcasters
"Mark’s passion for God and our generation is contagious. His
writing is honest and insightful. Go ahead–chase the lion!”
- Margaret Feinberg, author of The Organic God, for In a Pit with a
Lion on a Snowy Day
“Mark Batterson is one of the church’s most forward thinkers. In
this book, he compels us to look both behind and ahead to discover
answers to the ‘whys’ in our lives. In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy
Day helps us make sense of this beautiful mess we call life.”
- Lindy Lowry, editor, Outreach magazine
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