Quotes For Leaders Growing Churches

Leading a church isn’t easy. Pastors must organize their ministries so they can stay joyful, intentional and committed. Vision for growth is not reserved for pastors of mega churches, it’s something God gives to every leader and every church. Keep seeking God and His vision for your church. Here are a few quotes I have collected for pastors and leaders growing churches.

I love these practical bits of advice and clarity. Keep up the good work!

“Organized communicates that you take what you do seriously. Organized says: We are doing something important here.” Andy Stanley

“If you don’t define what excellence looks like for your staff and volunteers, they will define it for themselves.” Andy Stanley

Growing churches focus on reaching receptive people. Non-growing churches focus on re-enlisting inactive people.” Rick Warren

There is a tendency in our planning to confuse the unfamiliar with the improbable” Thomas Schelling

Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives.” – William A. Foster

“Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren’t used to an environment where excellence is expected.” Steve Jobs

People will be as creative as the structure allows them to be.” Rick Warren

“Increasing the size of your church is simple: You must get more people to visit.” Rick Warren

“Ministry that costs nothing, accomplishes nothing.” – John Henry Jowett

“Being simple is hard work.” John Maxwell

One simple ways to get the church to repeat good behavior: Celebrate. Celebrate in your writing, in your speaking and in your actions. – Nelson Searcy

“Connecting always requires energy.” – John Maxwell

“People are attracted to excellence.” – Chris Widener

Excellence is described as doing the best with what you have. Jason Hatley

Do not expect long-established groups to attract new members! – Lyle Shaller

The goal of the church is not maintaining ministries. The goal of the church is to reach the lost and disciple them. Zach Williams.

“Today’s church prays for safety, the early church prayed for boldness.” – Perry Noble