In Search of Timothy Quotes

“Good attitudes are contagious; they inspire and encourage others. Bad attitudes are also contagious; they create a negative and hostile work environment and make others feel uncomfortable - like they have to walk on eggshells all the time.”
― Tony Cooke, In Search of Timothy: Discovering and Developing Greatness in Church Staff and Volunteers

“It's only by spending time with Jesus that our thoughts, words, and actions will ever be transformed into His image.”
― Tony cooke, In Search of Timothy: Discovering and Developing Greatness in Church Staff and Volunteers

“Purpose transcends personality. It is important for supportive ministers to serve based on their awareness of God's purpose. His purpose is foundational and will remain steady when personality conflicts and other difficulties arise.... Challenges come to all types of relationships. Only the relationships that are built on a strong foundation will survive and thrive.”
― Tony Cooke, In Search of Timothy: Discovering and Developing Greatness in Church Staff and Volunteers

“It's true that we are not saved BY works, but it's also true that we are saved UNTO works (see Ephesians 2:8). In other words, works are not the CAUSE of our salvation, but they are to be a RESULT of our salvation. Works are not the ROOT of our salvation, but they are to be the FRUIT of our salvation.”
― Tony cooke, In Search of Timothy: Discovering and Developing Greatness in Church Staff and Volunteers

“Keep in mind that if God waited until we were perfect before He allowed us to be in His service, none of us could ever serve. We shouldn't use this truth as a cop-out to not change out improve, but to encourage us to keep striving when we're tempted to quit, remembering we've all got room to grow.”
― Tony cooke, In Search of Timothy: Discovering and Developing Greatness in Church Staff and Volunteers

“If we are going to be successful in supportive ministry, we need to learn to work with the unique leadership style and personality of the pastor for whom we work. Every leadership style had its own strengths and weaknesses, and every personality has its own flaws and imperfections - no matter what type it is. Therefore, we need to exercise long-suffering patience and tolerance, not just for the pastor for whom we work, but also for the other people with whom we work. Keep in mind that you're not the only one having to "get along"; your boss and coworkers have to get along with you and your imperfections!”
― Tony Cooke, In Search of Timothy: Discovering and Developing Greatness in Church Staff and Volunteers