Faithful Leadership Quotes

Through patience and certainty, leadership in the religion is obtained.

When the congregation becomes the norm by which sermons are measured, a minister has put a mortgage on his soul.

The Lord will never permit me or any other man who stands as president of this church to lead you astray.

The pulpit is ever this earth's foremost part; all the rest comes in its rear; the pulpit leads the world. From thence it is the storm of God's quick wrath is first descried, and the bow must bearthe earliest brunt. From thence it is the God of breezes fair or foul is first invokedfor favorable winds. Yes, the world's a ship on its passage out, and not a voyage complete; and the pulpit is its prow.

I am Catholic but I want to say something to the Catholics. Thank you for some of the bishops who live in rural areas, and are still Catholic. These bishops of the Catholic churches still pray for the poor, and pray for their president who works for the poor, while the leaders of the Catholic Church only defend oligarchy.

Scripture says, 'He didn't know the Lord, didn't respect the Lord, but the Lord used him to advance his kingdom.' I just believe that at this point in history, Trump will defend religious faith. I talk to him about that.

Be sure that those in whom you trust are led by God each day

There is an urgent need for the emergence of a new generation of apostles anchored firmly in the word of Christ, capable of responding to the challenges of our times and prepared to spread the Gospel far and wide.

The President of the Church will not lead the people of the Church astray. It will never happen.

It is the duty of a prudent minister of God to hold his ministry in honor and to see to it that it is respected by those who are in his charge. Moreoever, it is the duty of a faithful minister not to exceed his powers and not to abuse his office in pride, but, rather, to administer it for the benefit of his subjects.

If they [elected politicians] ought to be just towards men, ought they not also to abstain from robbing God, and to render unto him that honour which is HIS due?

I think at times where I fail as a leader is probably when I haven't allowed the Holy Spirit to lead and when I do allow the Holy Spirit to handle it - I think that's when I'm most successful as a leader.

In minor crises, the preacher can extract himself emotionally and allow others to express grief and fear and doubt while he remains strong.

The difference between Carter and [Ted] Kennedy: Carter has this vague religion which he believes in strongly, while Kennedy has this strong religion which he believes in vaguely.

Leadership requires vision, and whence will vision come except from hours spent in the presence of God in humble and fervent prayer?

Any candidate who claims his religion has no influence on his decisions is either a dishonest politician or a shallow follower of his faith.

In every growing church you will find leadership that is not afraid to believe God.

Prayer must carry on our work as much as preaching; he preacheth not heartily to his people that will not pray for them.

My fate is in the hands of almighty Allah. I will deliver to the Gambian people and if I have to rule this country for one billion years, I will, if Allah says so.

Should we not have respect enough to God to make a record of those blessings which He pours out upon us and our official acts which we do in His name upon the face of the earth? I think we should.

The priesthood of God has become the eminent power for good in the world. We are no longer a handful of people on the fringes of society. This great power for good has been entrusted to us, and we must not weaken it by failing in our responsibilities.

I have had the good fortune through my God that I should never abandon his people whom I have acquired in the extremities of the earth.

I was running from the calling of God because I didn't want the responsibility of standing upright and living under a microscope. I know now that others' destinies rely on my destiny and purpose. I've accepted the challenge and am actively walking in that purpose.

I am both astonished and honored beyond expression to be chosen as your 2011 Christian Statesman of the Year.

We have to have the faithful in government.