“Let’s be clear: God doesn’t need you. Jesus doesn’t need you. The Holy Spirit doesn’t need you. Men have been pastoring the church for thousands of years, and the kingdom will be in fine shape after you’re dead. God always has his workers; even a donkey will do in a pinch.”
— Nicolas Alford and Nicholas Kennicott, In Praise of Old Guys: Pastoral Mentorship, Humility, and the Dangers of Youth🔗