The Art of Pastoring Quotes

“The best and the most talented in the pastoral ministry and in denominational hierarchies harm themselves and harm the church most through their unrestrained ego and unwillingness to step off the high places. Sexual sin gets the press, but ego sin kills the church.”
― David Hansen, The Art of Pastoring: Ministry Without All the Answers

“The church that worships will have many visitors who never come back, and a few who cannot stay away. Perhaps”
― David Hansen, The Art of Pastoring: Ministry Without All the Answers

“The pastoral ministry cannot be employer-driven, trend-driven or task-driven. Pastoral ministry must be following Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ called me to this work, and following him must be integral to realizing his calling.”
― David Hansen, The Art of Pastoring: Ministry Without All the Answers