Good news Quote by Emily C. Heath
““people who come through your doors and stay are there not because they have to be, but because they want to be. And that is very good news. I would rather have a congregation of one hundred people committed to walking on a journey of faith together than a packed sanctuary of five hundred people who won’t think about God again until next Sunday morning. The church of the willing will always be able to go deeper than the church of obligatory attendees. But when the willing come to our doors (or, if they are already there, decide to stay) we have to do some deep reflection on ourselves, on who we are, and on who we will be in the world.””
About This Quote
True commitment to faith is voluntary and deep, unlike obligatory attendance; the willing can go deeper.
In simple terms: Voluntary faith is deeper than forced attendance.
Key Takeaway
Foster genuine, voluntary community.
Themes
faith
community
volition
Mood
hopeful
encouraging
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church gatherings
- small groups
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
spiritual growth
leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- How can leaders nurture voluntary commitment?
- What practices deepen communal faith?
A Different Perspective
Maintaining depth in large groups can be hard.
