When…people learn to rely not on their own power and wisdom, but to depend on God, there is no limit to their usefulness in God’s service.

— J. Oswald Sanders (1902–1992), Missionsleiter und Autor

Topics: Faith & Trust, Service & Love of Neighbour, Humility & Pride

J. Oswald Sanders

John Oswald Sanders (1902–1992) war ein neuseeländischer Bibelschullehrer, Autor und langjähriger Leiter der China-Inland-Mission (später OMF International). Bekanntheit erlangte er vor allem durch Schriften wie „Geistliche Leiterschaft“, in denen er biblische Führung auf Demut, Gebet und Charakter statt auf weltliche Machtstrukturen gründete. Für heutige Bibelleser bieten seine Texte Maßstäbe für persönliche Integrität, dienende Leiterschaft und verbindliche Nachfolge.

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