REGISTRATION

October 17, 2025
Location

National Community Church
700 M St SE
Washington, DC 20003

Mark Batterson
Mark is the lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, D.C., and a New York Times bestselling author known for The Circle Maker and A Million Little Miracles. His primary focus centers on prayer, leadership, and creative outreach. Over the years, National Community Church has grown into a multi-site ministry with a strong presence in the nation’s capital. His work blends faith and innovation, aiming to help people live with greater purpose and intentionality.

Stephen Blandino
Stephen is the founder and lead pastor of 7 City Church near downtown, Fort Worth, Texas. He leads the CMN Urban Pastors Cohort, is a leadership coach, and is the author of several books including Insanely Practical Leadership and Stop Chasing Easy. Stephen holds a Master’s in Organizational Leadership from Regent University, and he resides in the Fort Worth area with his wife, Karen. They have a daughter, son-in-law, and two grandsons.

Randall Araujo
Randall is a passionate and courageous woman of God who loves to preach truths from the Bible! She has been married to her husband, David, for over 13 years. Together, they followed a call of God on their lives and planted the Heart of LA Church in Los Angeles, California in September of 2021. Randall has her Master's Degree in Pastoral Leadership from AGTS and is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God.

Joey Furjanic
Joey is the lead pastor of The Block Church, a congregation in Philadelphia, established in 2014 with a mission to Revive Every Block. After serving as a youth pastor in Illinois, he and his wife, Lauren, returned to his hometown to plant a church focused on community transformation and spiritual renewal. The Block Church has grown into a diverse, city-wide movement, offering services in multiple locations and languages, and engaging in outreach through initiatives that support urban youth and families.

$49

The CMN Urban Gathering is a rallying point for urban pastors and planters to join together as a tribe of city-changing pioneers. We exist to see a healthy church in every urban community. Join us for fellowship and celebration of all God is doing in cities and urban communities across the country!
