Quotes about Outreach

In order to do well, missionary work has to be totally positive.

From the beginning, our community has been focused on people outside of Christianity. But that emphasis means that a lot of hard work is represented in every person who is baptized.

There are a lot of people doing social justice things, which is great. But we can't just say, 'Here's some food. Here's some stuff.' We have to be able to give the gospel, share the hope and have a real heart for that.

No life of faith can be lived privately. There must be an overflow into the lives of others.

Together with the Works of Mercy, feeding, clothing and sheltering our brothers, we must indoctrinate.

We've by far had the most success inviting people into our community life by inviting them to serve alongside us. As a matter of fact, that's about the only thing that's worked consistently as far as "official" church activities go. The other thing that has worked is parties—birthday parties, Super Bowl parties—where we invite churched friends and unchurched friends just to connect.

Are you satisfied with the nature of your church today but simply want your church to be bigger?

Scientists must venture outside their comfort zones to show the public how cool - and how important - their work really is.

If you really believe in the message you're preaching, you want as many people as possible to listen.

The church that doesn't want to grow is saying to the world, "go to hell."

The ministry of the church is a genuine concern for others. We need to stop talking about it and start doing it. Rise. Rise and shine, friend. Everyone you meet today is on heaven's Most Wanted list.

The responsibility to do missionary work rests with every member of the Church.