A wise farmer sows many seeds knowing full well his work will not guarantee that every seed will grow into full bloom. 'Sow beside all waters.' You never know where or when a seed will produce!

— Rick Godwin (b. 1944), Pastor, Fernsehprediger, Buchautor

Related Bible passage: ECC.11.6

Topics: Witness & Mission, Service & Love of Neighbour, Faith & Trust

Rick Godwin

Rick Godwin (* 1944) ist ein US-amerikanischer Pastor, Fernsehprediger und Autor, der über Jahrzehnte die Megagemeinde Summit Christian Center in San Antonio, Texas, leitete. Seine Verkündigung verbindet charismatische Theologie mit Leiterschaftstraining und persönlicher Lebensbewältigung, geriet jedoch durch Kontroversen um Gemeindefinanzen und einen autoritären Leitungsstil in die Kritik. Für Bibelleser stehen seine prägnanten Zitate für alltagspraktische Ermutigung und Selbstverantwortung im Kontext der US-amerikanischen Megakirchenbewegung.

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