You’d expect Mark Batterson, lead pastor of the District-based National Community Church, to preach the Christian message, and he does. His congregation will host the annual sunrise service at the ...

In a highly divided culture, one faith leader is reminding people of three key words and phrases that we need to use and embrace more than ever today, he told Fox News Digital. "I think it's time for ...

In 1996, Mark Batterson opened a “church for the unchurched” with about 50 worshipers meeting in Union Station’s dingy, basement movie theaters. Today, National Community Church, named one of ...

This morning, thousands of people gathered on the National Mall for the annual Easter Sunrise at the Lincoln Memorial service. The tradition dates back to over 40 years ago, according to Mark ...

Batterson is the pastor at the National Community Church, which is developing a new location on Virginia Avenue in Southeast Washington. Why did you acquire that land? In 1996, we were one church with ...

“Please,” “Sorry,” and “Thanks” have the power to strengthen love, disrupt hate, and lift us higher. Today we launch our final pod-class series of the ...