Dave Jacobs > Quotes

“Great pastors don’t overreact, under react, or react prematurely.”
― Dave Jacobs, Naked Man Running: 100 IDEAS that work in a small church

“When thinking, be begin by asking the right questions, rather than looking for the right answers. Questions always result in answers. Great questions get great answers. No questions get no answers.”
― Dave Jacobs, Naked Man Running: 100 IDEAS that work in a small church

“Here’s a great rule to live by: Always reflect before you react.”
― Dave Jacobs, Naked Man Running: 100 IDEAS that work in a small church

“In regards to email and all forms of communication, remember Dave’s Rule: Never underestimate your ability to be misunderstood. And another pretty good is, Never underestimate your ability to think you’re being clear when all the while being vague.”
― Dave Jacobs, Naked Man Running: 100 IDEAS that work in a small church

“If I confuse my ministerial duties with time spent alone with God, I can draw just enough spiritual nutrients from my job to make it through another day but not enough to sustain a life infused with the power and presence of Jesus.”
― Dave Jacobs, Mile Wide, Inch Deep : Experiencing God Beyond the Shallows, Soul Care for Busy Pastors and the Rest of Us

“Great decisions are preceded by great thinking.”
― Dave Jacobs, Naked Man Running: 100 IDEAS that work in a small church

“A good rule to live by: If you have to ask yourself if what you’re about to say or do will be offensive, it will probably be offensive.”
― Dave Jacobs, Naked Man Running: 100 IDEAS that work in a small church

“If people don’t want to go deeper in their walk with Jesus there is very little we can do about it. I didn’t say there is nothing we can do about it, only that there is very little we can do about it.”
― Dave Jacobs, Naked Man Running: 100 IDEAS that work in a small church

“Most leaders tell and sell rather than listen and learn.”
― Dave Jacobs, Naked Man Running: 100 IDEAS that work in a small church

“I believe we have exactly enough time to do the things God has asked us to do. “Not enough time” is often an indication that we are doing things God has not asked us to do.”
― Dave Jacobs, Naked Man Running: 100 IDEAS that work in a small church