Church Quote by Rick Warren
““The fact is, it is selfish for a church to not want to grow. A church that says, “We’ve got enough people, we’ve got a nice fellowship. Our church is just the right size. We just need to focus on the members we already have.” That church is, in reality, actually saying, “The rest of the world can go to hell. We don’t care.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Purpose Driven Life, 2002
A church that resists growth isolates itself, effectively rejecting the world; growth reflects compassion and outreach.
In simple terms: Growth shows compassion; stagnation rejects others.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize expansion and outreach.
Themes
faith
community
growth
Mood
reflective
challenging
Type
inspirational
theological
When to use this quote
- church planting
- community outreach
- leadership development
Key Concepts
mission
inclusion
service
Questions to Reflect On
- How can a church grow responsibly?
- What does true compassion look like?
A Different Perspective
Growth may strain resources and cause conflict.
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