Preparing for Cross-Culture Ministry Work:

-- "Take the time to learn the culture."
-- "There is a gradual, long process of maturing as a cross-cultural worker."
-- "Develop character and competencies that are based on solid scriptural principles."

-- Dr. Jason Peters, in "Persecution Blog" by Dr. Roy Stults

“One of the greatest qualifications for usefulness in the service of the Lord is a heart that truly desires to honor Him.”

- G. Muller, in “The Autobiography of George Muller"

“In whatever way God makes us His stewards, whether in temporal or spiritual things, if we act as stewards and not as owners, He will make us stewards over more.”

- G. Muller, in “The Autobiography of George Muller”

Mark 10: 42 - 45, NKJV

"But Jesus called them to Himself and said to them, 'You know that those who are considered rulers over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them.'"

'Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant. And whoever of you desires to be first shall be slave of all."
“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”

John 13:13 - 17, NKJV

Jesus said to to the disciples, "You call Me Teacher and Lord, and you say well, for so I am. If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you."

“Most assuredly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master; nor is he who is sent greater than he who sent him. If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them."

“But the true spiritual leader is focused on the service he and she can render to God and other people, not on the residuals and perks of high office or holy title.”

“True greatness, true leadership, is found in giving yourself in service to others, not in coaxing or inducing others to serve.”

J.O. Sanders, in “Spiritual Leadership”

“The spiritual leader of today is the one who gladly works as an assistant and associate, humbly helping another achieve great things.”

“A true leader influences others spiritually only because the Spirit works in and through him to a greater degree than in those he leads.”

-  J.O. Sanders, in “Spiritual Leadership”

"Spiritual leaders should know the experience of praying in the Spirit as part of their daily walk.”

“Spiritual leaders of every generation will have a consuming passion to know the Word of God through diligent study and the illumination of the Holy Spirit.”

“When such 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.”    

- “Spiritual leadership requires Spirit-filled people. Other qualifications are important; to be Spirit-filled is indispensable.”

- J.O. Sanders, in “Spiritual Leadership”

Bible Study Leader:

...", the potential worker must do his homework, pray, and be ready to lead the group from his own deep and thorough study. He must also share his application -- his own heart involvement with the truth. Knowledge alone is not enough. It must be knowledge on fire, the truth of God made alive by the enlightening power of the Holy Spirit."

- LeRoy Eims, in "The Lost Art of Disciple Making"

On being a disciple maker:

"You must be available to your potential worker constantly. You must be deep in your own fellowship with Jesus Christ so that your life might be a focal point for the energizing power of the Holy Spirit to use as a means of being an example to him."

- LeRoy Eims, in "The Lost Art of Disciple Making"

One of the greatest difficulties connected with this work is to find suitable godly persons for it. Many things are to be considered - suitable age, health, ability, experience, lover for children, true godliness, preparation to bear with the many trials and difficulties connected with it, and a strong desire to labor, not for the sake of money but to serve God.

To find godly persons with these qualifications is not an easy matter. ... But I try to find suitable individuals in whom, as much as possible, the above qualifications are united.

The laborers should work happily among themselves, and then I can work easily with them.  I must be their servant; and yet, I must maintain the place of authority God has given me over this work.  This need is far greater than any that is connected with money. These matters lead a person to call upon God!

- George Muller, in "The Autobiography of George Muller"