We magnify our priesthood and enlarge our calling when we serve with diligence and enthusiasm in those responsibilities to which we are called by proper authority.

The mind of a queen Is a thing to fear. A queen is used To giving commands, not obeying them; And her rage once roused is hard to appease.

The functions of these elders, therefore, determine the power of the people; for a representative is one chosen by others to do in their name what they are entitled to do in their own persons; or rather to exercise the powers which radically inhere in those for whom they act.

The strength of the group is the strength of the leaders.

Personal and organizational effectiveness is proportionate to the strength of leadership.

Authority is God ordained, but authoritarianism and raw power, in almost all forms, is dangerous.

The central conclusion is that the American church is dying due to lack of strong spiritual leadership. In this time of unprecedented opportunity and plentiful resources, the church is actually losing influence. The primary reason is the lack of leadership. Nothing is more important than leadership."

From a leadership perspective the biblical role of staff members is to "equip the saints." But there should be a place where staff can practice "being a saint".

You can move a leader's feet by force, or you can move their hearts by influence and inspiration.

Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.

Every God demands sacrifice. What sacrifice does your God require?' 'Obedience.

Grave this on your memory, lad: A world is supported by four things... she held up four big-knuckled fingers. ...the learning of the wise, the justice of the great, the prayers of the righteous and the valor of the brave. But all of these things are as nothing... She closed her fingers into a fist. ...without a ruler who knows the art of ruling. Make that the science of your tradition!