“Despite the damaging effects of mounting criticism, we saw some lovely examples of the triumph of the human spirit. Al’s greatest trouble… — David Mains Copy Share Image
The goal of the pastor is not to get people to show up but to get people to grow up. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
I used to ask God to help me. Then I asked if I might help Him to do His work through me. — Hudson Taylor Copy Share Image
I always say to young fellows who consult me about the ministry, "Don't be a minister if you can help it," because… — Charles Spurgeon Copy Share Image
“For Christians to influence the world with the truth of God's Word requires the recovery of the great Reformation doctrine of vocation.… — J. Gresham Machen Copy Share Image
“Mission in our neighborhoods or social ministry across town can be reframed when we recognize that friendship and love belong at the… — Christopher L. Heuertz Copy Share Image
I would have every minister of the gospel address his audience with the zeal of a friend, with the generous energy of… — Francois Fenelon Copy Share Image
“Likewise, if we care for others' salvation, we will expend ourselves in ministry to them-in prayer, in service, and in witness. If… — Richard D. Phillips Copy Share Image
“It is most important for the practice of the Christian ministry, especially in its missionary activities toward those both within and without… — Paul Tillich Copy Share Image
“The Heart of Christian Ministry—The heart of Christian ministry is Christ’s ministry of outreaching love.” — United Methodist Publishing House Copy Share Image
The Christian ministry is difficult, and we must not be lazy or trite. However, we often place burdens upon ourselves and make… — Paul Washer Copy Share Image
The Christian ministry is the worst of all trades, but the best of all professions. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
We cannot make up for failure in our devotional life by redoubling energy in service. We shall never take people beyond our… — William Griffith Thomas Copy Share Image
Some plague the people with too long sermons; for the faculty of listening is a tender thing, and soon becomes weary and… — Martin Luther Copy Share Image
“Has what you do for God become more important to you than the Lord Himself?” — Colin S. Smith Copy Share Image
“Nine times out of ten, I believe that the church should first discern who should be considering the Christian ministry, not simply… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“To the degree that God gives us the grace to see Him, our lives and our ministries will become fruitful and effective.” — Bill Mills Copy Share Image
“Peter is a very interesting guy. He is one of Jesus’ favorite people and a trusted friend. He saw most of Jesus’… — Matt Carter Copy Share Image
Though He did what he could to help the multitudes, He had to devote Himself primarily to a few men, rather than… — Robert Emerson Coleman Copy Share Image
Let every preacher take note: Amid the frustrations and hardships of ministry, the most Christ-like thing is to stay focused on your… — Joel Beeke Copy Share Image
“George Matheson was only a teenager when he learned that his poor eyesight was deteriorating further. Not to be denied, he continued… — Robert J. Morgan Copy Share Image
