How to get your church on fire 1. Be on fire yourself

Education, p. 262 “Success in any line demands a definite aim. He who would achieve true success in life must keep steadily in view the aim worthy of his endeavor. Such an aim is set before the youth of today. The heaven-appointed purpose of giving the gospel to the world in this generation is the noblest that can appeal to any human being.”

Acts of the Apostles, p. 9 “The church is God's appointed agency for the salvation of men. It was organized for service, and its mission is to carry the gospel to the world.”

Testimonies for the Church 9, p. 19 “In a special sense Seventh- day Adventists have been set in the world as watchmen and light bearers. To them has been entrusted the last warning for a perishing world. On them is shining wonderful light from the word of God.

Testimonies for the Church 9, p. 19 They have been given a work of the most solemn import--the proclamation of the first, second, and third angels' messages. There is no other work of so great importance. They are to allow nothing else to absorb their attention.”

How to get your church on fire 1. Be on fire yourself 2. Find friends that are on fire

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How to get your church on fire 1. Be on fire yourself 2. Find friends that are on fire 3. Plan effectively

Ministry of Healing, p. 143 ”Christ's method alone will give true success in reaching the people. The Saviour mingled with men as one who desired their good. He showed His sympathy for them, ministered to their needs, and won their confidence. Then He bade them, "Follow Me."”

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How to get your church on fire 1. Be on fire yourself 2. Find friends that are on fire 3. Plan effectively 4. Be perseverant and enthusiastic

Evangelism, p. 647 “You are in need of vital energy from heaven. We must in our work not only strike the iron when it is hot but make the iron hot by striking.”

Prophets and Kings p. 263 “When God opens the way for the accomplishment of a certain work and gives assurance of success, the chosen instrumentality must do all in his power to bring about the promised result. In proportion to

Prophets and Kings p. 263 the enthusiasm and perseverance with which the work is carried forward will be the success given. God can work miracles for His people only as they act their part with untiring energy.”