“Evangelism doesn’t have to be reduced to doing something you don’t like with people you don’t know.”Rick Rusaw and Eric Swanson, The Externally Focused Church. (Kindle location 1381).
“Relationships are not only essential for gaining trust within the community; they are the door by which many individuals come into a relationship with Christ.” Rick Rusaw and Eric Swanson, The Externally Focused Church. (Kindle location 1172).
“We decided long ago that we aren’t going to serve to get noticed. We serve for two reasons: to meet basic needs and to create positive relationships.” Rick Rusaw and Eric Swanson, The Externally Focused Church. (Kindle location 1121).
“Always ask the organisations in your community, ‘How can we help you?’ and don’t worry about who gets the credit.” Rick Rusaw and Eric Swanson, The Externally Focused Church. (Kindle location 1103).
“The church that develops long-term, trusting relationships with the community is the one that has an opportunity to influence its culture.” Rick Rusaw and Eric Swanson, The Externally Focused Church. (Kindle location 1011).
jeffersonvann 