13 Quotes & Sayings By Rev Kellen Roggenbuck

A native of the Appalachian Mountains, Kellen Roggenbuck grew up on a small farm in southeastern West Virginia. He attended East Tennessee State University where he earned his B.S. degree in Education. Roggenbuck earned his master's degree in English from the University of Tennessee Read more

Roggenbuck began his career as a teacher and administrator in East Tennessee public schools before entering the ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He was ordained in 1976 and served churches in Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Nevada, and Texas before moving to Ocala, Florida in 1999 to serve as pastor of St. John's Chapel Christian Church.

As part of his pastoral duties, Roggenbuck has served as chaplain for the Marion County Sheriff's Office and Marion County Jail.

Faith is about the connection of people as much as...
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Faith is about the connection of people as much as it is about God. We are called to be in community and treat others with divine love. Rev. Kellen Roggenbuck
If, in your attempt to follow Jesus, you exclude, condemn...
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If, in your attempt to follow Jesus, you exclude, condemn or discriminate against someone, you are doing it wrong. Rev. Kellen Roggenbuck
Part of leadership is preparing those who follow to someday...
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Part of leadership is preparing those who follow to someday go on ahead without you. Rev. Kellen Roggenbuck
We need to be the church that serves and loves...
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We need to be the church that serves and loves people now, today, exactly where they are. Until then, we are simply managing decline. Rev. Kellen Roggenbuck
Your message is only as loud as the actions that...
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Your message is only as loud as the actions that accompany it. Live your message and it will be heard loud and clear. Rev. Kellen Roggenbuck
It's helpful to remember that God doesn't belong to Christians,...
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It's helpful to remember that God doesn't belong to Christians, Jews, Muslims or anyone. We belong to God, not the other way around. Rev. Kellen Roggenbuck
When listeners become leaders, the world changes.
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When listeners become leaders, the world changes. Rev. Kellen Roggenbuck
Evangelism is more about being than being perfect.
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Evangelism is more about being than being perfect. Rev. Kellen Roggenbuck
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If your ministry can't work without you, then it is no longer Christ-centered. Minister toward Jesus, not yourself. Rev. Kellen Roggenbuck
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Remember that churches would be empty ruins without the sinners who transform them into places of life, love and worship. Rev. Kellen Roggenbuck
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Damage control is part of life. It would be better to never make a mistake, but once it's made it's best to handle it with grace and humility. Sometimes that shows others more than our failures ever could. Rev. Kellen Roggenbuck
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Don't be afraid to be exactly as awesome as you were created to be. Rev. Kellen Roggenbuck