Servants think of ministry as an opportunity, not an obligation. They enjoy helping people, meeting needs, and doing ministry.

We are all called to fulfill God's five purposes for our lives: to worship, to fellowship, to grow like Christ, to serve, and to be on mission with God in the world.

The purpose of influence is to "speak up for those who have no influence." (Pr.31:8) It's not about you.

If God only used perfect people, nothing would get done. God will use anybody if you're available.

It's easy to explain away evil. We have a free choice, and our greatest blessing is also our greatest curse, because I don't always make good choices. Other people make bad choices. I make bad choices. And sometimes we hurt other people. Sometimes intentionally, sometimes unintentionally.

Having authority implies accountability. If you reject the blame for failures under your watch, people reject your leadership.

Pain is the fuel of passion - it energizes us with an intensity to change that we don't normally possess.