Quotes (Laughter, Laws, Leadership)

Laughter

“If you’re not allowed to laugh in heaven, I don’t want to go there.” –Martin Luther–

“Of all the things God created, I am often most grateful he created laughter.”
–Charles Swindoll–

“He who has learned how to laugh at himself shall never cease to be entertained.”

–John Powell–

“He who laughs, lasts.”

–Mary Pettibone Poole

“Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.”

–Victor Borge–

Laws

Chamberlain’s Law: “Everything tastes more or less like chicken.”

Leadership

“Leadership is the capacity and will to rally men and women to a common purpose and the character which inspires confidence.”
— Bernard Montgomery (British Field Marshall) —

“You have achieved excellence as a leader when people will follow you everywhere if only out of curiosity.”
— Colin Powell —

“When it comes to Church leadership, some members rise to the occasion, while others merely hit the ceiling.”
— anon —

“Leadership is about God releasing his outlandish hopes and dreams through a certain personality, in a certain context, for a certain time, with a certain people….ultimately leadership is relational.”

–Ron Martoia, Morph!, 38–

“Spiritual Leadership is moving people on to God’s agenda.”
–Henry Blackaby, Spiritual Leadership, 20–

About pastorjeffsneighborhood

Born and raised in Minnesota, I have served in churches in Minnesota, Ohio, Oregon and California. I am a graduate of Crown College (MN) and George Fox Evangelical Seminary (OR). I have also done additional graduate studies in New Testament Studies at the Center for Advanced Theological Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary (CA). I am also a graduate of the College of Prayer. Having served as the Academic Dean and Program Director at Horizon Institute of Los Angeles for several years, I have returned to the pastorate and serve as Pastor of Big Trees Community Bible Church in Arnold, CA.

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