“The church’s greatest impact may not stem from asking for great things from a few people, but for many things from a lot of people.” Rick Rusaw and Eric Swanson, The Externally Focused Church. (Kindle location 2237).
“We don’t form our partnerships around our statements of faith or doctrine but rather our common love and commitment to our community.”Rick Rusaw and Eric Swanson, The Externally Focused Church. (Kindle location 2008).
“Ministry can be changing oil or doing basic car repair for single moms. Ministry can be teaching handicapped children to ride horses. Once churches expand their definition of ministry, the sky is the limit for meaningful opportunities for service.” Rick Rusaw and Eric Swanson, The Externally Focused Church. (Kindle location 1903).
“There are nearly four hundred biblical passages demonstrating God’s concern for orphans, widows, prisoners, aliens, the homeless, the poor, the hungry, the sick, and the disabled.” Rick Rusaw and Eric Swanson, The Externally Focused Church. (Kindle location 148).
“Though they may not realize it, police officers, social workers, non-profit board members, schoolteachers, and school administrators are all experts in identifying the community’s needs. Forming a working group or task force with these people would put you well on the way toward identifying multiple ministry opportunities.”Rick Rusaw and Eric Swanson, The Externally Focused Church. (Kindle location 1747).
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