missionaries quotes

11 quotes

When the missionaries came to Africa they had the Bible and we had the land. They said ‚Let us pray.‘ We closed our eyes. When we opened them we had the Bible and they had the land.

Desmond Tutu

If a politician found he had cannibals among his constituents, he would promise them missionaries for dinner.

H. L. Mencken

Mission presidents hold keys of responsibility for the welfare, safety, and success of their missionaries.

Russell M. Nelson

All missionaries, younger and older, serve with the sole hope of making life better for other people.

Russell M. Nelson

In this world filled with challenges, we do need help from time to time. Religion, eternal truth, and our missionaries are vital parts of that help.

Russell M. Nelson

We need more missionaries – more worthy missionaries.

Russell M. Nelson

I strongly believe that missionaries make better products. They care more. For a missionary, it’s not just about the business. There has to be a business, and the business has to make sense, but that’s not why you do it. You do it because you have something meaningful that motivates you.

Jeff Bezos

A difference of opinion is what makes horse racing and missionaries.

Will Rogers

Missionaries serve to make life better for God’s children.

Russell M. Nelson

Preparation for a mission is important. A mission is a voluntary act of service to God and humankind. Missionaries support that privilege with their personal savings. Parents, families, friends, and donors to the General Missionary Fund may also assist.

Russell M. Nelson

Whether full-time missionaries or members, we should all be good examples of the believers in Jesus Christ.

Russell M. Nelson