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.… — Mark Batterson Copy Share Image
“The path of least resistance never gets us where we want to go. Shortcuts always end up being cul-de-sacs. The key to spiritual growth… — Mark Batterson Copy Share Image
If you've never had a God-sized dream that scared you half to death, then you haven't really come to life. If you've never been… — Mark Batterson Copy Share Image
Part of my driving desire as a pastor is to remove every obstacle except the cross that would keep people from coming to faith… — Mark Batterson Copy Share Image
“even if the people could no longer hear God, he believed that God could still hear them.” — Mark Batterson Copy Share Image
“You can’t play the man if you don’t pray the price. That’s how God turns the heart. You’ll never be a perfect parent, but… — Mark Batterson Copy Share Image
The antidote for fear of failure is not success but small doses of failure. — Mark Batterson Copy Share Image
God is in the résumé-building business. He is always using past experiences to prepare us for future opportunities. — Mark Batterson Copy Share Image
“Society's goal is to make us less foolish. From the cradle to grave the pressure is on: "Be normal!" Our inner fool may be… — Mark Batterson Copy Share Image
