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Discipleship Quote by Wendy Vanderwal-Gritter

“We are pastorally-focused, not politically driven. We are relationally-focused, not program driven. We are discipleship-focused, not change driven. We are partnership-focused, not empire driven.” quote by Wendy Vanderwal-Gritter
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““We are pastorally-focused, not politically driven. We are relationally-focused, not program driven. We are discipleship-focused, not change driven. We are partnership-focused, not empire driven.””

Wendy Vanderwal-Gritter

About This Quote

Source Speech: Church leadership conference, 2020

Focus on pastoral care, relationships, discipleship, and partnership rather than politics or programs.

In simple terms: Prioritize people over agendas.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate relational, discipleship, partnership focus.

Themes

leadership community relationships spirituality

Mood

hopeful inspirational

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • Church ministry
  • team building
  • community outreach

Key Concepts

Ecclesiology organizational theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can relational focus impact growth?
  • What balance with program goals?
A Different Perspective

May ignore systemic change needs.

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