Mark Batterson Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“I think you often say more by saying less. And interestingly enough, I mean, Jesus really set the standard. I mean, he could say more with fewer words than anybody. Most of the parables were less than 250 words. And, boy, did he have some one-liners just packed with truth.”

“Too often the word 'prayer' induces guilt because we don't do enough of it. After all, I've never met anyone who said they pray too much! All of us fall short. And we often feel like our prayers fall flat.”

“I think a pastor used to be viewed as the one-stop ministry shop. The pastor served on every committee, volunteered at every event, and made all the hospital visits. I think that is changing and I think that is healthy. Both for the pastor and the congregation.”

“Over the years I've grown more comfortable with making people uncomfortable because that is when growth can happen. You need a little conflict. You need a little tension. And that is part of my calling. A little tough love goes a long way!”

“The greatest tragedy in life is that some prayers go unanswered as they go unasked.”

“Email helps me keep in touch with my family. I wouldn't know what my extended family was doing every day if we weren't emailing each other.”

“Part of my driving desire as a pastor is to remove every obstacle except the cross that would keep people from coming to faith in Christ.”

“I am a pastor so I eat and breathe the Church.”

“I'm a lifelong Vikings and Packers fan because I lived in both Minnesota and Wisconsin as a kid.”

“If you really believe in the message you're preaching, you want as many people as possible to listen.”