Growing a Church Quotes

“I will be merciful, and I will believe in people. If I am to err, I will err on the side of mercy. I will give people the benefit of the doubt. I will bend, but not break, in order to give people the opportunity to grow and develop.”
― David K. Bernard, Growing a Church: Seven Apostolic Principles

“prayer enables us (1) to discern God’s will and (2) to do God’s will. Through prayer we receive the ability—including desire, understanding, strength, encouragement, and determination—to live for God and work for God.”
― David K. Bernard, Growing a Church

“Prayer does not convince a reluctant God to act on our behalf, but it gives God permission to work in our lives as He already desires. Since He has given us freedom of choice, He does not force His will on us, nor can we assume that He will automatically act on our behalf in the absence of our invitation.”
― David K. Bernard, Growing a Church

“before we implement a church growth strategy, we must establish that our objective is to build an apostolic church.”
― David K. Bernard, Growing a Church