“Most churches do not grow beyond the spiritual health of their leadership. Many churches have a pastor who is trying to lead people to a Savior he has yet to personally encounter. If spiritual gifting is no proof of authentic… — Darrin Patrick Copy Share
“Developing a sense of contentment means entering into rituals of reflection and celebration of the various stages of our lives. If life is only one big, long story and we never pause to celebrate the various chapters, then our awareness of the good we have done will be vague, and our discontentment will grow. Contentment is the sort of thing… — Darrin Patrick Copy Share
We should never intentionally offend, but if you follow Jesus, you will offend religious people. — Darrin Patrick Copy Share Image
“It’s not just that we can’t be perfect; it’s that we don’t want to be perfect and so we hate the One who is.” — Darrin Patrick Copy Share Image
“The Western world is in need of new churches. In some cases churches must multiply and plant new churches from scratch, while in other… — Darrin Patrick Copy Share Image
Any person that says, "Of course I wouldn't do ______" doesn't know their own heart. — Darrin Patrick Copy Share Image
Worry is worthless. It can't change the past or control the future. It only spoils the moment. — Darrin Patrick Copy Share Image
“Most churches do not grow beyond the spiritual health of their leadership. Many churches have a pastor who is trying to lead people to a Savior he has yet to personally encounter. If spiritual gifting is no proof of authentic faith, then certainly a job title isn't either. You must have a clear sense of calling before you enter ministry.… — Darrin Patrick Copy Share
“Well-meaning members lose sight of their role as servants and become increasingly focused on controlling the very church they are called to serve. When a serving heart is replaced by a controlling heart, division is bound to ensue. And when selfish division lies unchallenged, areas of ministry and service become turfs to be defended, and brother and sisters in Christ… — Darrin Patrick Copy Share
“One of the weaknesses of the Evangelical church and the reason why it does not do restoration well is because it is theological, but… — Darrin Patrick Copy Share Image
“Contentment is godlike. It is a quality that goes to the heart of true manliness—that sets a man above the world and elevates him… — Darrin Patrick Copy Share Image
