belief affects behavior

True belief does affect behavior. What I really believe about life will ultimately be reflected in how I conduct my life.

Joseph M. Stowell, Shepherding the Church into the 21^st Century, p.108

skilled or following

All the leadership gifts and skills can’t stop the inevitable failure of those who are not first and foremost followers of Christ.

Joseph M. Stowell, Shepherding the Church into the 21^st Century, p.112

great preaching causes transformation

The effect of great preaching is building a church of people whose lives continue to be effectively transformed and who show the transformation in the midst of the daily grind in their homes, marketplace, relationships, and ministry within the church.

Joseph M. Stowell, Shepherding the Church into the 21^st Century, p.217

first and foremost followers

All the leadership gifts and skills can’t stop the inevitable failure of those who are not first and foremost followers of Christ.

Shepherding the Church into the 21st Century, Joseph M. Stowell p.112