Bearing Fruit Quotes

“God-sized visions may sound similar to big, audacious goals advocated by secular writers. But there is one big difference. God-sized visions can be accomplished only with the power of the Holy Spirit. When they are fulfilled, the church responds not with congratulatory praise of its organizational ability or depth of commitment, even though these are necessary.”
― Lovett H. Weems Jr., Bearing Fruit: Ministry with Real Results

“The problem is that so little is at stake that there is nothing to which church members can dedicate themselves. "We would do more if we had something to do," may be what the people of the congregation are saying if we just listened. The resulting spiritual anemia is the reason that many churches are so vulnerable to the diseases of dissension, division, and strife. When there is little at stake in a church's ministry, the vacuum will call out the worst side of members.”
― Lovett H. Weems Jr., Bearing Fruit: Ministry with Real Results