Rick Warren
Rick Warren
Richard Duane "Rick" Warrenis an American evangelical Christian pastor and author. He is the founder and senior pastor of Saddleback Church, an evangelical megachurch in Lake Forest, California, that is the eighth-largest church in the United States. He is also a bestselling author of many Christian books, including his guide to church ministry and evangelism, The Purpose Driven Church, which has spawned a series of conferences on Christian ministry and evangelism. He is perhaps best known for the subsequent book...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionNovelist
Date of Birth28 January 1954
CitySan Jose, CA
CountryUnited States of America
I believe in the separation of church and state, but I do not believe in the separation of politics from religion.
God intentionally allows you to go through painful experiences to equip you for ministry to others.
You cannot exalt God and yourself at the same time.
You cannot fulfil God's purposes for your life while focusing on your own plans.
Instant obedience will teach you more about God than a lifetime of Bible discussions.
God is always more interested in why we do something than in what we do. Attitudes count more than achievements.
You must begin with God.
Knowing your purpose gives meaning to your life.
The smile of God is the goal of your life.
The most damaging aspect of contemporary living is short-term thinking.
Many people allow their need for other people's approval to control their lives. They spend their lives worrying about what others think of them.
Maturity is produced through relationships and community.
Don't waste your pain; use it to help others.
The greatest tragedy is not death, but life without purpose.