“The apostle Paul similarly had loyal friends. “No man in the New Testament made fiercer enemies than Paul, but few men in… — J Oswald Sanders Friendship Copy Share Image
“A leader shows patience by not running too far ahead of his followers and thus discouraging them. While keeping ahead, he stays… — J Oswald Sanders Leadership Copy Share Image
“A prominent businessman once replied to a question: “If I had to name the one most important quality of a top manager,… — J Oswald Sanders Excellence Copy Share Image
“Leaders should determine to spend a minimum of half an hour a day reading books that feed the soul and stimulate the… — J Oswald Sanders Books Copy Share Image
“The word never means the spirit which sits with folded hands and simply bears things. It is victorious endurance … Christian steadfastness,… — J Oswald Sanders Breaking point Copy Share Image
“To get at the root of problems, a leader must develop into a skillful listener. Too many strong personalities are compulsive talkers.… — J Oswald Sanders Leadership Copy Share Image
“Notice Paul’s advance in the grace of humility. Early in his ministry, he acknowledged: “I am the least of the apostles and… — J Oswald Sanders Sense of place Copy Share Image
“The Pharisees had just given Him a stubborn, silent answer to a question, so He gave them an equally silent rebuke.” — J Oswald Sanders Copy Share Image
“Yes, Paul led his friends into all sorts of risks for Christ’s sake, but they followed him cheerfully, confident of his love… — J Oswald Sanders Friendship Copy Share Image
“Romans 12:1 issues this imperative to leaders: “Offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God.” The Greek aorist tense… — J Oswald Sanders Leadership Copy Share Image
“The leader cannot spend time on secondary matters while essential obligations scream for attention. A day needs careful planning.” — J Oswald Sanders End time Copy Share Image
“Can this be right? An angry leader? Indeed, Jesus had this quality, and when we use it rightly, we follow Him.” — J Oswald Sanders Leadership Copy Share Image
“When we invite the Spirit to fill us, the Spirit’s power grips our lives with this kind of strength and passion.” — J Oswald Sanders Passion Copy Share Image
“Selecting leaders apart from spiritual qualifications leads always to unspiritual administration.” — J Oswald Sanders Leadership Copy Share Image
“Surely the spiritual leader must be sincere in promise, faithful in discharge of duty, upright in finances, loyal in service, and honest… — J Oswald Sanders Communication Copy Share Image
“The power of inspiring others to service and sacrifice will mark God’s leader.” — J Oswald Sanders God Copy Share Image
“The first steps toward improvement involve recognizing weaknesses, making corrections, and cultivating strengths. Many reasons explain why church leadership is less than… — J Oswald Sanders Difficult decisions Copy Share Image
“After a half century of ministry, F. J. Hallett claimed that in the actual work of a parish, the most successful leader… — J Oswald Sanders Humor Copy Share Image
“Often we think of patience in passive terms, as if the patient person is utterly submissive and half asleep.” — J Oswald Sanders Patience Copy Share Image
“Pursuing the goal, the leader never looks back or calculates escape strategies if plans turn sour. Nor does a true leader cast… — J Oswald Sanders Goals Copy Share Image
“Every Christian is obliged to be the best for God. Like any other worthwhile activity, if leadership can be improved, we should… — J Oswald Sanders Christian Copy Share Image
“Paul argues for holy anger when he repeats the advice of Psalm 4:4: “In your anger do not sin” (Ephesians 4:26).” — J Oswald Sanders Anger Copy Share Image
“It is often helpful to keep records of how each hour in a given week is spent, and then look at the… — J Oswald Sanders Christian service Copy Share Image
“Spiritual leadership requires Spirit-filled people. Other qualities are important; to be Spirit-filled is indispensable.” — J Oswald Sanders Leadership Copy Share Image
