All church members ought to be third class…
““All church members ought to be third class passengers—ready to dismount and push all together, and push with a will. That was John Wesley’s definition of a church—“All at it, and always at it.” Every Christian ought to be a worker. He need not be a preacher, he need not be an evangelist, to be useful. He””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
All members should actively contribute, not just preach, embodying collective effort.
In simple terms: Everyone should work together.
Key Takeaway
Participate actively in community.
Themes
community
service
collective effort
participation
faith
Mood
encouraging
inclusive
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church activities
- mission trips
- local outreach
Key Concepts
Ecclesiology
volunteerism
teamwork
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance roles?
- What supports active participation?
A Different Perspective
Not all members may have capacity to contribute equally.