I’m starting a new (and hopefully regularly occurring) series of post that I’m calling “Quote of the Week” or “QOTW”. (Yes, I know it’s extremely original.) As I read different things, I often come across quotes that I think are worth sharing, but not necessarily something I want to write about or expand upon. So, I’m going to just post them and where I read/heard them. I hope that they are encouraging at times and challenging at times. Feel free to comment on whether you agree or disagree or if you have any thoughts. Enjoy!

This week’s quote comes from a sub-article that appeared in the July/August 2009 issue of Worship Leader Magazine entitled “Pray” by Kenn Gullicksen. In his article, he quotes something said by Alan Redpath 56 years ago:

“There seems to be a tendency for many Christians to imagine that a church can be conducted and led in the same way as a business concern…but the Church of Jesus Christ can only be led in blessing and power by men who have been humbled and broken at the cross, and who, through many experiences of their own failure and nothingness, have learned an utter dependence upon God and have been taught by the Holy Spirit to lay hold of Him at the Throne of Grace.”