Congregation Quote by Anonymous

The minister should preach as if he felt that although the congregation own the church, and have bought the pews, they have not bought…

— Edwin Hubbel Chapin

As a pastor our main ministry is exhortation.

— Johnny Hunt

“Individuals are now “spiritual consumers” who will go to a church only if (and as long as) its worship and public speaking are immediately…

— Timothy J. Keller

The pastor who cares about the spiritual growth of his people must make God and His Word the centerpiece of his ministry.

— Steven J. Law

The first and principal duty of a pastor is to feed the flock by diligent preaching of the word

— John Owen

Pastors are sent to utter the deep things of God for the conviction of sin, and for edification and comfort.

— T. B. Joshua

“Ministers, deacons, and elders may all be wise, but if the sacred Dove departs, and the spirit of strife enters, it is all over…

— Charles Spurgeon

Whoever buys into the vision God has for the congregation develops an affinity for all that is going on.

— Phil Pringle

A minister may fill his pews, his communion roll, the mouths of the public, but what that minister is on his knees in secret…

— John Owen

Ministers often preach about the Gospel instead of preaching the Gospel. They often preach about sinners instead of preaching to them.

— Charles Grandison Finney

Many wise and true sermons are preached us everyday by unconscious ministers in street, school, office, or home; even a fair table may become…

— Louisa May Alcott

“The path of obedient, faithful ministry begins when we drop our roles as busy religious salespeople working for God and instead recapture our calling…

— J R Briggs