Thom S. Rainer Quotes

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• Faith and optimism are contagious.
• Confident and courageous leaders have no problems pointing out their own weaknesses and ignorance.
• If outside forces and culture were the reasons behind declining and non-influential churches, we would likely have no churches today. The greatest periods of growth,…
• So if we approach church membership from the perspective of entitlement, we have it upside down. You always ask first what you can do for…
• Healthy church membership means you find your joy in being last, instead of seeking your way and being first.
• The concept of an inactive church member is an oxymoron. Biblically, no such church member really exists.
• Church membership is a gift. A gift must be treasured. It should not be taken for granted or considered lightly. Because it is a gift,…
• Introverts don't like small talk conversation, but they typically don't mind writing. The more people can "see" you on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, or a blog,…
• We will never find joy in church membership when we are constantly seeking things our way. But paradoxically, we will find the greatest joy when…

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