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 (1916–2006), Evangelikaler Leiter, Autor und Verlagsmanager (u. a. Präsident von World Vision International und Youth for Christ)

Topics: Church & Congregation, Work & Vocation

Occasions: For Reflection

Ted Engstrom

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.

All quotes by Ted Engstrom (10)

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