Church Quote by Leonard Ravenhill
“The Church used to be a lifeboat rescuing the perishing. Now she is a cruise ship recruiting the promising.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Church and Its Role, 1970s
The church once rescued the lost, now it seeks to attract the ambitious.
In simple terms: Church shifted from rescue to recruitment.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and restore the church’s compassionate mission.
Themes
faith
community
service
mission
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
theological
observational
When to use this quote
- pastoral counseling
- church outreach
- volunteer recruitment
- faith-based community work
Key Concepts
spiritual leadership
institutional change
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can churches balance serving the needy and nurturing talent?
- What practices restore a rescue mindset?
A Different Perspective
May neglect the needy while focusing on the promising.
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