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Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

Urgent Need: As the back-to-school season begins, families are facing mounting pressure—tough choices, cultural confusion, and strained relationships.

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Mark Batterson

Mark Batterson serves as lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, D.C., a church with eight campuses that meets in theaters throughout the D.C. metro area, and also happens to own and operate the largest coffeehouse on Capitol Hill. Mark holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Regent University and is the New York Times bestselling author of 11 books including The Circle Maker, In a Pit With a Lion on a Snowy Day, and Play the Man. He and his wife, Lora, have three children. Learn more about Mark at his website, markbatterson.com.

Facing the Fear Factor

Does your teen function out of faith or out of fear? Find ways to encourage your anxious teen.

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Discovering What It Means to Be a Man (Part 2 of 2)

Pastor and best-selling author Mark Batterson offers his insights on biblical masculinity and what it takes – particularly for a father – to raise a boy to become a good man. (Part 2 of 2)

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Discovering What It Means to Be a Man (Part 1 of 2)

Pastor and best-selling author Mark Batterson offers his insights on biblical masculinity and what it takes, particularly for a father, to raise a boy to become a good man. (Part 1 of 2)

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Praying and Stepping Out in Faith

Teaching from the New Testament, Pastor Mark Batterson suggests practical steps for cultivating a stronger faith and a more effective prayer life.