J. Oswald Sanders

The final estimate of men shows that history cares not an iota for the rank or title a man has borne, or…

— J. Oswald Sanders

It is conceivable that God might have ordained to preach the Gospel directly to man through dreams, visions and revelations. But as…

— J. Oswald Sanders

Jesus drank a cup of wrath without mercy, that we might drink a cup of mercy without wrath.

— J. Oswald Sanders

True greatness,true leadership,is found in giving yourself in service to others, not in coaxing or inducing others to serve you. True service…

— J. Oswald Sanders

The secular mind and heart, however gifted and personally charming, has no place in the leadership of the church.

— J. Oswald Sanders

Vision involves optimism and hope. The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty. The pessimist tends…

— J. Oswald Sanders

God is always at work, though we cannot see it, preparing people he has chosen for leadership. When the crisis comes, God…

— J. Oswald Sanders

If you would rather pick a fight than solve a problem, do not consider leading the church

— J. Oswald Sanders

Ambition that centers on the glory of God and welfare of the church is a mighty force for good.

— J. Oswald Sanders

“When we measure ourselves by the life of Jesus, who humbled Himself on the cross, we are overwhelmed with the shabbiness, even…

— J. Oswald Sanders

An exhausted man easily falls prey to the adversary.

— J. Oswald Sanders

Sacrifice is the ecstasy of giving the best we have to the One we love most.

— J. Oswald Sanders

Our problem is not too little time, but making better use of the time we have. Each of us has as much…

— J. Oswald Sanders

The original meaning of the word tact referred to the sense of touch (as in 'tactile'), and came to mean skill in…

— J. Oswald Sanders

Eyes that look are common; eyes that see are rare.

— J. Oswald Sanders

If we are meticulously careful with the use of the days, the years will take care of themselves.

— J. Oswald Sanders

If the world is to hear the church's voice today, leaders are needed who are authoritative, spiritual, and sacrificial. Sacrificial, because this…

— J. Oswald Sanders

It is obvious that Paul did not regard prayer as supplemental, but as fundamental-not something to be added to his work but…

— J. Oswald Sanders

Our sense of humor is a gift from God which should be controlled as well as cultivated.

— J. Oswald Sanders

Often the crowd does not recognize a leader until he has gone, and then they build a monument for him with the…

— J. Oswald Sanders

Spiritual leadership is the power to change the atmosphere by one's presence, the unconscious influence that makes Christ and spiritual things real…

— J. Oswald Sanders

We are at this moment as close to God as we really choose to be. True, there are times when we would…

— J. Oswald Sanders

Faith never knows where it is being led, or it would not be faith. True faith is content to travel under sealed…

— J. Oswald Sanders

True leaders must be willing to suffer for the sake of objectives great enough to demand their wholehearted obedience.

— J. Oswald Sanders

If a Christian is not willing to rise early and work late, to expend greater effort in diligent study and faithful work,…

— J. Oswald Sanders