Quotes by Ted Engstrom
Ted Engstrom (1916–2006) — Evangelikaler Leiter, Autor und Verlagsmanager (u. a. Präsident von World Vision International und Youth for Christ) · evangelikal · Vereinigte Staaten
Ted Engstrom (1916–2006) war ein US-amerikanischer evangelikaler Leiter und Autor, der viele Jahre lang an der Spitze von Youth for Christ und World Vision International stand. Bekannt wurde er als Pionier christlicher Leiterschaft, der betriebswirtschaftliche Professionalität und finanzielle Integrität mit weltweitem humanitärem Engagement verband. Für Bibelleser steht er heute für einen Glauben, der organisatorische Verantwortung, ethische Führung und praktische Nächstenliebe miteinander verknüpft.
Era: Today
Recurring topics: Work & Vocation, Growth & Character, Service & Love of Neighbour, Discipleship, Church & Congregation, Guidance & God's Will, Humility & Pride, Meaning & Identity
Quotes by Ted Engstrom
The leader is only able to lead others because he has conquered himself and in turn has been conquered by Christ.
Ted Engstrom
The local church is the most complicated and sophisticated organism in the world. It is one thing to lead a group of people who depend upon the organization for livelihood. It is quite another to motivate a group when 99 percent are volunteers!
Ted Engstrom
Backslappers help us feel better about ourselves, but we don’t actually profit by them. Real change and emotional growth come by facing our weaknesses and personality defects as others see us.
Ted Engstrom
When there is strong trust, a person tends to be more open and less defensive. He doesn’t have to spend time proving something. Facades can drop and be replaced with directness and honesty.
Ted Engstrom
The eminence of great leaders of the Bible is attributed to their greatness in prayer.
Ted Engstrom
The gifts rather describe the what of ministry, and the call then designates the where of ministry.
Ted Engstrom
To be filled with the Spirit is to be controlled by the Spirit – intellect, emotions, will, and body. All become available to Him for achieving the purposes of God.
Ted Engstrom
Some Christians [consider administration]…a secondary gift, appearing less important than other functions of service. Frequently one hears pastors consider (administration being) nonessential, uninteresting, and less spiritual than, say, preaching, teaching, or counseling… People who reason this way misunderstand a significant biblical concept that sets forth the function of administration as a cherished spiritual gift.
Ted Engstrom
Time in itself is really not the problem, but people who use it are. People who excuse their failures by saying, “I don’t have time” really are admitting to mismanagement of time.
Ted Engstrom
Christian leadership is motivated by love and given over to service. It is leadership that has been subjected to the control of our Lord Jesus Christ and His example. In the best Christian leaders are expressed to the utmost all those attributes of selfless dedication, courage, decisiveness, and persuasiveness that mark great leadership.
Ted Engstrom
Sources: wikipedia.org, tes.com, encyclopedia.com, bu.edu
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