Children Quote by Stuart Briscoe

A preacher should have the mind of a scholar, the heart of a child, and the hide of a rhinoceros. His problem is how…

— Vance Havner

Prayer, study, and suffering make a pastor.

— Martin Luther

“To be a prosperous pastor one needs: (1) a bible (2) a tailored suit; and (3) a few psychology books.”

— Mokokoma Mokhonoana

The role of the pastor is to embody the gospel. And of course to get it embodied, which you can only do with individuals,…

— Eugene H. Peterson

“In many ways, being a pastor is simply being a person. A person who shows up, a person who prays, a person who worships,…

— Martha Spong

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

— Michael Hidalgo

The world needs a pastor, whether it knows it or not.

— George Weigel

Being a pastor means you're a truth teller. That means you're truth teller when it comes to the Bible. That means you protect your…

— John MacArthur

“Pastors must practice a two-fold program of cultural engagement: deconstruction and demystification of cultural idols, and reconstruction and re-enchantment of a gospel-shaped worldview.”

— Timothy Keller

“One of the most unexpected findings of my research was that introverted pastors felt very comfortable preaching, irrespective of congregation size. Many of them…

— Adam S. McHugh

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

If a pastor focuses only on teaching, he grows members with big ears and rears but tiny hands and hearts.Service is MODELED not taught.

— Rick Warren