Don't underestimate what God can do with ordinary people.

Salvation now consists of a deep wrestling in our souls with the sinfulness of our hearts, the depth of our depravity, and the desperation of our need for his grace.

This is how God works. He puts people in positions where they are desperate for his power, and then he shows his provision in ways that display his greatness

That is relinquishing control in a culture that prioritizes control and doing what you need to do in order to advance yourself.

Saturate your preaching with the gospel in the church, so that you people speak gospel in the world.

Our greatest need is not to try harder. Our greatest need is a new heart.

Consider what it takes for successful businessmen and businesswomen, effective entrepreneurs and hardworking associates, shrewd retirees and idealistic students to combine forces with a creative pastor to grow a "successful church" today. Clearly, it doesn't require the power of God to draw a crowd in our culture. A few key elements that we can manufacture will suffice.