1,360 Quotes by John C. Maxwell

It was while I was pastoring that I began to realize that pastors were not growing churches because they didn't understand leadership because they were not trained, adequate leaders.

A good environment certainly makes it easier to grow. But whether you’re in a good environment or not, you can learn and improve where you are.

What I find them struggling most isn't with one of the twelve [things from daily list]; I find them struggling with what decisions to make.

The first person you lead is you.

We over-exaggerate yesterday. We either think it was better or worse than it was - you know, the good old days. We over-estimate tomorrow; we think we can do more than we can - always. And that's why we put off everything till tomorrow.

To succeed in life, we must stay within our strength zone but continually move outside our comfort zone.

Pastors need to find their place in the community of believers by spending time with God.

Thank God for the tough times. They are the reason you are there - to be the leader. If everything was going well, the people wouldn't need you!

Adversity is prosperity to those who possess a great attitude.