Christian ministry Quote by Richard D. Phillips
““Likewise, if we care for others' salvation, we will expend ourselves in ministry to them-in prayer, in service, and in witness. If we are not willing to be wearied-if we do not find ourselves sometimes needing a rest from our labors-then we are not likely to accomplish much in Christian ministry.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Christian Ministry Conference, 2015
Effective ministry requires caring, effort, and rest; without rest, productivity suffers.
In simple terms: Ministry needs care, effort, rest.
Key Takeaway
Balance service and rest.
Themes
service
spirituality
rest
Mood
hopeful
encouraging
Type
inspirational
spiritual
When to use this quote
- church work
- volunteerism
- personal ministry
- burnout prevention
Key Concepts
Theology
sustainability
Questions to Reflect On
- How to recognize healthy rest?
- What practices sustain long‑term ministry?
A Different Perspective
Rest may be seen as laziness.
