Obstacles in the Established Church Quotes

“One of the continuing themes in this book is that patience is needed as God does His work through you in an established church. I remain convinced and convicted that God desires to breathe new life into stale and staid churches. Yet I am also convinced that He waits on pastors who are committed to stay with a church. He will send real revivals when leaders are in place to guide their churches through those revivals.”
― Sam Rainer, Obstacles in the Established Church: How Leaders Overcome Them

“The difference between the “can-do” churches and the “can’t do” churches is how they respond to their present financial situation. “Can’t do” churches will literally stop doing many ministries because they have money fears. They certainly would not consider any new ventures. The “can-do” churches, on the other hand, will often go into new ministries without a clear indication of how the financial resources will be available for the venture. They do not act irresponsibly; they act on faith. The attitude of the “can-do” church is that God does and will provide everything needed to do His will. They do not compare themselves with other churches and, in pity, bemoan their lack of resources. “Can-do” churches simply trust God for their finances. And God honors their faith.”
― Sam Rainer, Obstacles in the Established Church: How Leaders Overcome Them

“We’ve never done it that way before” is often cited as the seven last words of a dying church.”
― Sam Rainer, Obstacles in the Established Church: How Leaders Overcome Them