Paul Colley

“Some practitioners spend too much effort trying to get the strategy and methodology right rather than looking for the right person to invest in. If someone says to me, give me the method or give me the curriculum, I know they have not understood that this is accomplished through persons rather than through methods.”
― Steve Addison, Pioneering Movements: Leadership That Multiplies Disciples and Churches

“I’m not qualified,” I protested. “Me, a minister? I have no idea how to be a pastor.” He said, “When God calls someone, that’s all that really matters. Don’t let yourself be afraid.”
― Jim Cymbala, Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire: What Happens When God's Spirit Invades the Heart of His People

“Relationships create a bridge over which the Word of God can travel and be heard and received.”
― Jim Putman, DiscipleShift: Five Steps That Help Your Church to Make Disciples Who Make Disciples

“A real problem for anyone in leadership is that important needs do not always demand immediate attention.”
― Dann L Spader, Growing A Healthy Church