Quotes about Engagement
It is clear from our Lord's prayer that He does not intend for us to withdraw from contact with the world of non-Christians (John 17:15). Instead, He said we are to be 'the salt of the earth' and 'the light of the world' (Matthew 5:13-14).
— Jerry Bridges
The culture you live in today is the culture you have allowed. That is true of your family, and it is true of your country. "Never forget that you will shape the culture in which you exist, or the culture you allow will determine how and - maybe someday - if you are allowed to exist.
— Andy Andrews
One of our pastors, John Hambrick, has a saying that we've adopted organization-wide. He says, "We walk toward the messes." In other words, we don't feel compelled to sort everything or everyone out ahead of time. We are not going to spend countless hours creating policies for every eventuality.
— Andy Stanley
It's unfortunate that someone can grow up hearing sermons and Sunday school lessons, yet never be captivated by the Scriptures.
— Andy Stanley
Before I draw people's attention to a solution, I want to make sure they are emotionally engaged with the problem. If the text answers a question, I dare not go there until everyone in the audience really wants to know the answer.
— Andy Stanley
The key to this approach is refusing to stand up and speak until you know the answer to two questions: • What is the one thing I want my audience to know? • What do I want them to do about it?
— Andy Stanley
What is the one thing I want my audience to know? • What do I want them to do about it?
— Andy Stanley
How do you recruit and keep volunteers?" Part of the answer is that we clarify the win. Countless individuals quit working in churches every year
— Andy Stanley
We almost always involve unbelievers in our small groups. And we give them opportunities to lead the discussion.
— Andy Stanley
They have adjusted their style in order to worship with their kids. Shouldn't we be willing to adjust ours to reach their kids?
— Andy Stanley
Don't be so concerned about keeping the folks you've got, that you neglect the folks you're trying to reach.
— Andy Stanley
Leaders who don't listen will eventually be surrounded by people who have nothing to say.
— Andy Stanley