Gary Rohrmayer > Quotes

“Even Satan can quote scripture out of context why are we surprised when men do it.”
― Gary Rohrmayer

“Fasting is more about replacing than it is about abstaining — replacing normal activities with focused times of prayer and feeding on the Word of God.”
― Gary Rohrmayer, 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting: A fasting guide for spiritual breakthroughs

“Fasting is more about longing for the power and presence of Jesus than restricting our appetites.”
― Gary Rohrmayer, 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting: A fasting guide for spiritual breakthroughs

“A hardness to change reveals a hardness of heart.”
― Gary Rohrmayer

“On an individual and corporate level the church is learning to love and accept people where they are at on their journey along with providing opportunities and experiences for them to engage relationally with other Christians along with exploring the implications of Christ's teachings. I am a big proponent of the concept that Christianity is more “caught that taught” and that a person’s meaningful involvement in the process is critical to them experiencing the power of the gospel in their lives. This meaningful involvement takes time and persevering love.”
― Gary Rohrmayer, Spiritual Conversations: Creating and Sustaining Them Without Being a Jerk

“As missional leaders we need to see God as:

Bigger than the problems we endure.
Bigger than the pressures we experience.
Bigger than the people who criticize us.
Bigger than the pain we suffer.
Bigger than the praise we receive.
Bigger than the pride in our hearts.”
― Gary Rohrmayer, Next Steps For Leading a Missional Church

“A leaders gentle reaction and sound instruction are their greatest weapons.”
― Gary Rohrmayer

“Great leaders are teachable leaders.”
― Gary Rohrmayer, Church Planting Landmines

“Suspicion is like a cankerworm that slowly eats away at relationships.”
― Gary Rohrmayer

“Sexual temptations are lurking around every corner in our lives today! Resisting the temptation to gratify the flesh is a full-time job.”
― Gary Rohrmayer

“There is nothing so unattractive as a whiny person. We can have empathy for a person in deep emotional pain. But a whiny person who gets overwhelmed with perceived unfairness and acts like a two-year-old child who did not get his or her way—well, it can be difficult to relate to that person.”
― Gary Rohrmayer, 21 Dangerous Prayers: 21 Day Transformational Prayer Guide

“Remember all missional advancement always engages missional resistance.”
― Gary Rohrmayer

“Our God is in the soul-shaping business. But transformation will only come through a heart that is surrendered to the Father’s love and the Potter’s touch.”
― Gary Rohrmayer, 21 Dangerous Prayers: 21 Day Transformational Prayer Guide

“You cannot control the way people treat you, but you can control how you respond to their treatment.”
― Gary Rohrmayer, 21 Dangerous Prayers: 21 Day Transformational Prayer Guide

“If a church is good at making disciples it will be good at making leaders because in the end, a good spiritual formation plan will lead to an accelerated spiritual multiplication.”
― Gary Rohrmayer, Next Steps For Leading a Missional Church

“Honesty and contentment are the pathways that lead to a life of integrity and generosity.”
― Gary Rohrmayer, 21 Dangerous Prayers: 21 Day Transformational Prayer Guide

“Effective leaders are good spotters. They are on the lookout for
potential leaders. They have the ability to look beyond other’s deficiencies to
see their possibilities.”
― Gary Rohrmayer, Church Planting Landmines

“Missional leaders are comfortable in the own skin.”
― Gary Rohrmayer, Next Steps For Leading a Missional Church

“Fasting is not an option but an assumed practice for the serious-minded follower of Jesus.”
― Gary Rohrmayer, 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting: A fasting guide for spiritual breakthroughs

“Fasting turns each moment of craving into a prayer of intense dependence.”
― Gary Rohrmayer, 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting: A fasting guide for spiritual breakthroughs

“Every time I have fasted I have found my worship experience sweeter, the illumination of God’s Spirit brighter and the hunger for God’s Word stronger.”
― Gary Rohrmayer, 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting: A fasting guide for spiritual breakthroughs

“The rewards of fasting ultimately lead to a more intimate and satisfying experience with the God who made me.”
― Gary Rohrmayer, 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting: A fasting guide for spiritual breakthroughs

“Lordship and rapport are the keys to save us from being combative and make us more attractive in spiritual conversations.”
― Gary Rohrmayer, Spiritual Conversations: Creating and Sustaining Them Without Being a Jerk

“God makes his gospel attractive through his people.”
― Gary Rohrmayer, Spiritual Conversations: Creating and Sustaining Them Without Being a Jerk

“Fasting is a discipline that should be a holy habit.”
― Gary Rohrmayer, 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting: A fasting guide for spiritual breakthroughs

“God makes his gospel attractive through people…that is the point of the gospel; it is trans-formative in nature.”
― Gary Rohrmayer

“Leaders are passionate learners. Leaders are always seeking ways to improve themselves by sharpening their skills. They fully embrace the fact that growing leaders lead growing organizations.”
― Gary Rohrmayer, Spiritual Conversations: Creating and Sustaining Them Without Being a Jerk

“Forgiveness and restoration are two difference acts. Forgiveness can lead to restoration but restoration is not hinged to forgiveness.”
― Gary Rohrmayer

“Rest and comfort are two different things. Rest is a planned temporary time to refresh and refocus the leader. Comfort is when you settle into unproductive routines and accept satisfactory or unsatisfactory results.”
― Gary Rohrmayer

“Missional leaders understand the power of connecting relationally in their community through personal networking.”
― Gary Rohrmayer