Quotes about Mission
In none of the Gospels does Jesus tell his disciples to extend the kingdom, work for the kingdom, build up the kingdom, or further the kingdom.
— John Goldingay
He is on a mission to rescue a people who are so utterly deceived most of them don't even want to be rescued.
— John Eldredge
What have we to offer, really, other than who we are and what God has been pouring into our lives? It was not by accident that you were born; it was not by chance that you have the desires you do. The Victorious Trinity has planned on your being here now, "for such a time as this" (Esther 4:14). We need you.
— John Eldredge
One of the great wonders of Christianity is that you were born into your times, to set your times aright.
— John Eldredge
God has created me to do some definite service. He has committed some work to me which He has not committed to another. I have my mission. I am a link in a chain, a bond of connection between persons. He has not created me for naught. I shall do good; I shall do His work.
— John Henry Newman
Ask, could my gifts, education, career, or experience be used to spread the gospel where it's needed most?
— David Platt
The Church exists by mission, just as a fire exists by burning. Where there is no mission there is no Church; and where there is neither Church nor mission, there is no faith.
— Emil Brunner
Faith only operates when linked with HIS purposes, and the first of them is to 'bless all families on earth'.
— Reinhard Bonnke
In this Year of Faith, let us remember that faith is not something we possess, but something we share. Every Christian is an apostle.
— Pope Francis
Consider the sense of fulfillment in the leaders of a company that is expanding, achieving its mission, giving vocational opportunities to men and women who yesterday didn't have any. They are watching the miracle
— John Ortberg
I'm all for Spencer. He's sincere, idealistic, and a good preacher. I just don't believe that social action is the main business of the Church." "Then what is?" "Salvation.
— Catherine Marshall
Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.
— Catherine of Siena