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 bestsellers 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. You can follow Mark on Twitter: @markbatterson