Some quotes from leaders attending Orange Conference last week, via Brian Dodd:
The antidote to cynicism is curiosity. The curious are never cynical. The cynical are never curious. The cynical have it all figured out.—Carey Nieuwhof
There are no balanced old people. You’re really angry or you’re really happy.—Carey Nieuwhof
Jesus prepared for 30 years and taught for three. We prepared for three and try to preach for 30.—Carey Nieuwhof
If you write “Family” on your calendar you can tell people you have a commitment on that day.—Carey Nieuwhof
What breaks my heart is in the United States hundreds of thousands wake up on a Sunday and church never crosses their mind.—Andy Stanley
Business did not make systems up. God is a God of order.—Jenni Catron
We need to introduce systems at our staff’s point of need.—Jenni Catron
Encourage. Encourage. I can see the things which need to be fixed but not the things which are working well. We should be encouraging five times to every one criticism.—Jenni Catron
People out of their faith and obedience to God have given their resources and because of this you have a paycheck.—Jenni Catron
I’ve even found myself evaluating weddings.—Jeff Henderson
What is this generation of students worth? It’s worth everything.—Andy Stanley
Blame is a change-avoidance strategy.—Andy Stanley