Developing a Theology of Leadership Quotes

“Even though Solomon was the wisest man in the world, he understood the value of receiving advice from others. For example, in Proverbs Solomon offered: “Instruct the wise, and they will be even wiser. Teach the righteous, and they will learn even more” (9:9). “Without wise leadership, a nation falls; there is safety in having many advisers” (11:14). “Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others” (12:15). “Plans go wrong for the lack of advice; many advisers bring success” (15:22). “Get all the advice and instruction you can, so you will be wise the rest of your life” (19:20). “Plans succeed through good counsel; don’t go to war without wise advice” (20:18).”
― Tony Morgan, Developing a Theology of Planning

“The toughest choices are not between good and bad. The most difficult decisions are when a leader must decide between better and best. This must be done carefully and warrants a period of research, prayer, and evaluation.”
― Tony Morgan, Developing a Theology of Planning

“The truth is, hope is a terrible strategy to grow, develop, and multiply what God has entrusted to us as leaders. Too much is at stake. This is why developing a theology of planning is critical to ensure life change continues to be a natural byproduct of the decisions we make, buildings we build, and ministry investments we allocate.”
― Tony Morgan, Developing a Theology of Planning

“The voice of God never contradicts Scripture. God never tells us to do something that is different from what he’s already expressed through his Word. Though I know God uses prayer, promptings, circumstances, other people, etc., to get our attention and to point us in a new direction, he never tells us to move down a path that’s contrary to his plan communicated through the Bible.”
― Tony Morgan, Developing a Theology of Planning

“If we do not plan, I believe we do not honor God. This is an issue of stewardship.”
― Tony Morgan, Developing a Theology of Planning

“Hope is not a strategy.” The same broken plan with more hope will never produce a bigger impact.”
― Tony Morgan, Developing a Theology of Planning