The church that will not give up will be outdated and passed by, quicker than they realize. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Vision is something pastors and churches cannot afford to live without. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
If churches would take ownership of a vision, the next pastor who is thinking about coming to that church can see what… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Why would God send people to our church if we don't have a great dream? Why would God give a multigifted, multitalented,… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Many times when people leave churches we think it's a doctrinal issue, but most of the time it's a leadership issue. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
In my leadership conferences, pastors ask, "Do you have a vision for my church?" Many times they want me to give them… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
The key word in the church community is relationships, you know brother and sister in Christ. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
There is something to be said about a pastor and a church that develop a missions statement and the people take ownership… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
If the church is going to make a difference, it will need to go through the "big give-up" stage. Churches will need… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
It was while I was pastoring that I began to realize that pastors were not growing churches because they didn't understand leadership… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
When I had something I thought God was talking to me about, the first thing I did, before I ever talked to… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
The church will not stay the same. It will either blossom because someone understands the season the church is in, or it… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
When the pastor and his or her church have a vision, they will put their energy, time, money, and personnel into achieving… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Churches whose members fight with one another have lost their vision for the lost. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Without a vision people and the church become self-centered. People start finding fault with one another and the church self-destructs. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
There is a real hunger for spiritual things in today's culture; people are seeking something spiritual, something beyond themselves. That's the good… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
I kept saying to myself, this is a calling that God has given me. And so with intention I said, "Okay I'm… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Anytime a church squabbles over minor things you can be certain they do not have a clear picture of what they need… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
The only way a church is going to be relevant is to get out of its comfort zone and connect with unchurched… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
There are pockets of the church that will "give up," and reap a bountiful harvest. They are going to have huge success,… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Without a vision our community will perish without Christ, but without a vision the church will perish as well. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
“Why do so many people do nothing? I think it’s because most of us look at the evils and injustice around us, and we… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Goals not only help you develop initial motivation by making your dreams obtainable, but they also help you continue to be motivated and that… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Vision is a picture of a desired future; a picture of something that I don't possess right now, but it is something I want… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
If you want to make your mother happy, talk to her. If you want to make your father happy, listen. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Passion gives you an advantage over others, because one person with passion is greater than ninety-nine who have only an interest! — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
I thought if I was open and honest, it would help the reader to get open and honest, and they also would realize sometimes… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
A person who has a dream knows what he is willing to give up in order to go up. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
The bottom line on attitude is that a good one helps to increase your possibilities. Pessimists usually get what they expect. So do optimists. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
