Balance Quote by Mark Dever

It is a maxim of ours to work in the service of the people, with the good pleasure of the pastors, and never to…

— Vincent de Paul

Being a pastor is pressure because we have to counsel people.

— Marvin Sapp

“Sadly, this need to be needed fuels many of our pastoral motivations. Left unchecked, people begin to need us as pastor and confidant more…

— J R Briggs

As a pastor, I have a deep desire to lead people to God and encourage people to pray, read the Bible, and carry their…

— Adam Hamilton

As a pastor our main ministry is exhortation.

— Johnny Hunt

“Being a pastor is God’s way of redeeming my incessant need to be the center of attention.”

— Michael Hidalgo

Ideally, a good pastor wants to empower a congregation to the point where they don't need him. You want everyone to leave feeling better.

— Pete Holmes

To pastors and leaders who serve faithfully, who work to teach and shepherd those who are in your church or religious institution: thank you…

— Steve Daines

“...part of your responsibility in the body of Christ is to help set the pace for the church by listening and obeying and living…

— Francis Chan

“Pastors and Bible teachers go about their work in communal settings, where they listen to as well as deliver sermons, hear as well as…

— Peter J. Leithart

“XV. Personal Work—Three Kinds of Church Services—Church Members—Individual Experience—One Inquirer at a Time—Those who lack Assurance—Backsliders—Not Convicted of Sin—Deeply Convicted—The Divinity of Christ—Can’t Hold…

— D.L. Moody

The pastor who cares about the spiritual growth of his people must make God and His Word the centerpiece of his ministry.

— Steven J. Law