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
No matter what our circumstances, our greatest limitation isn't the leader above us - it's the spirit within us. — 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
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
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
Many pastors fail to see God's vision fulfilled because they never have a strategy for fulfilling that vision. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
When you find your spiritual gift, God will give you an opportunity to use it. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
The church that will not give up will be outdated and passed by, quicker than they realize. — 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
Leaders create and inspire new leaders by instilling faith in their leadership abilities and helping them develop and hone leadership skills they… — 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
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
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
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
Many times when people have a vision, they think in terms of a big vision - I want to take my city… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Those who profit from adversity possess a spirit of humility and are therefore inclined to make the necessary changes needed to learn… — 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
With a little faith in themselves people, people can do miraculous things. But without it, they have a really tough time. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
There are a lot of pastors who have a vision and have not yet seen it become a reality. — 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
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
Pastors need to find their place in the community of believers by spending time with God. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Faith in people is an essential quality of an influencer when working with others, yet it is a scarce commodity today. — 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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
A person who has a dream knows what he is willing to give up in order to go up. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share
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
Working together precedes winning together...collaboration is multiplication. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share
Leaders don't rise to the pinnacle of success without developing the right set of attitudes and habits; they make every day a masterpiece. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share
Your leadership skills determine the level of your success, and the success of those who work around you. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share
