Cease Quote by Arthur Judson
“Does any sane man imagine that the church could cease to be missionary and remain the church?”
About This Quote
Source Philosophical query (unknown source)
A church that stops its missionary work ceases to be a church; mission defines identity
In simple terms: Mission defines purpose; without mission, identity fades
Key Takeaway
Preserve core mission to retain identity
Themes
identity
mission
faith
purpose
institution
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
Cease:1
Christian:0
Church:1
Doe:0
Imagine:0
Imagine that:0
Men:0
Missionary:0
Prayer:0
Religion:0
Sane:0
Imagine Church:0
Church Cease:0
Remain Church:0
Cease Missionary:0
Missionary Remain:0
When to use this quote
- religious institutions
- nonprofit organizations
- personal purpose
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
organizational theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What core mission defines you?
- Can an institution survive without its original purpose?
A Different Perspective
Mission may evolve, not end
