By the time we got to Courageous, we were bringing in more…
![“By the time we got to Courageous, we were bringing in more outsiders, so any time we would bring in outsiders, we would offer to pay them, and [as for volunteers from] the church, because they were getting the benefit of the income to all the ministries of the church and the mission, the building…” quote by Stephen Kendrick](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/fb5/stephen-kendrick-12724_benefits_by-the-time-we-got-to-courageous-we-were_2092216.png)
“By the time we got to Courageous, we were bringing in more outsiders, so any time we would bring in outsiders, we would offer to pay them, and [as for volunteers from] the church, because they were getting the benefit of the income to all the ministries of the church and the mission, the building program and all those things, they knew up-front that they were volunteering and gladly did so.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The passage describes a church’s practice of paying outsiders and relying on volunteers who understand the benefits.
In simple terms: Church pays outsiders and uses informed volunteers for its ministries.
Key Takeaway
Ensure volunteers understand the mission and benefits.
Themes
faith
leadership
volunteer management
Mood
inspirational
practical
Type
motivational
organizational
When to use this quote
- church ministries
- non‑profit projects
- community events
- mission trips
Key Concepts
non‑profit operations
community engagement
financial stewardship
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you motivate volunteers in secular settings?
- What are the ethical considerations of paying volunteers?
A Different Perspective
May not apply outside religious contexts.