The Gospel Shaped Leader Quotes

“The church is not perfect, but she is the bride of Christ, and I love her. I picture Christ at the wedding altar awaiting his bride, the elect of God. God the Father escorts her down the aisle, but her dress is stained with mustard and ruffles are torn. Her hair is disheveled, lipstick smeared, and flowers wilted. As she limps down the aisle with one broken heel, Jesus detects the smell of last night’s alcohol and vomit. Yet, Christ passionately says, “There’s my bride, and she is my beloved. I will receive her to make her holy. I will wash her with the water of the word. She will be my bride without spot or wrinkle” (see Song of Solomon 2:16; Ephesians 5:26–27).”
― Scott Thomas, The Gospel Shaped Leader

“For those in local church ministry, your Sabbath is not going to be Sunday. Don’t even try. But you need one day to allow God to have the room, space, and quiet needed to renew your soul.”
― Scott Thomas, The Gospel Shaped Leader

“Other than family, I believe we as leaders need four people in our lives: A friend to have fun together. “A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones” (Proverbs 17:22). Don’t miss this vital relationship. An advocate to look out for our best interests and one who will open their mouth when we need something (Proverbs 31:8–9). A coach to help guide our life and ministry (Hebrews 3:12–13; 10:24–25). A confidant with whom we can be completely honest without consequence (1 John 1:7).”
― Scott Thomas, The Gospel Shaped Leader