Quotes by Rick Warren

“ Worship is expressing our love to God. “

-Rick Warren-

Worship is expressing our love to God.

The key to friendship with God, he said, is not changing what you do, but changing your attitude toward what you do.

God is always more interested in why we do something than in what we do. Attitudes count more than achievements.

In all my travels, I've never seen a country's population more determined to forgive, and to build and succeed than in Rwanda.

Forgiveness must be immediate, whether or not a person asks for it. Trust must be rebuilt over time. Trust requires a track record.

Without God, life has no purpose, and without purpose, life has no meaning. Without meaning, life has no significance or hope.

You were made by God and for God and until you understand that, life will never make sense.

We are products of our past, but we don't have to be prisoners of it.

Introducing Rick Warren

Rick Warren is a prominent American pastor, author, and evangelical leader, best known for his influential book "The Purpose Driven Life" and for founding Saddleback Church, one of the largest churches in the United States. His journey from a small-town upbringing to becoming a global religious figure is marked by faith, leadership, and a commitment to helping people discover their purpose.

Rick Warren was born on January 28, 1954, in San Jose, California, to Jimmy and Dot Warren. His father was a Baptist minister, and his mother worked as a high school librarian. Growing up in a religious household, Warren was exposed to Christianity from a young age and was inspired by his father's dedication to ministry. This early exposure to faith played a significant role in shaping his future path. Warren graduated from Ukiah High School in 1972 and went on to attend California Baptist University in Riverside, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. He continued his education at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, receiving a Master of Divinity degree. Later, he completed a Doctor of Ministry degree from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. Warren's academic journey equipped him with a strong theological foundation and a passion for ministry.

In 1979, Rick Warren and his wife, Kay, moved to Southern California with a vision to start a new church that would reach people who were not attending church regularly. In 1980, they founded Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California, beginning with just a small group meeting in their home. Warren's approach to ministry was innovative and focused on creating a church environment that was welcoming and accessible to people from all walks of life. He emphasized practical teaching, contemporary worship, and a focus on meeting the needs of the community. This approach resonated with many people, leading to rapid growth in the congregation. Saddleback Church quickly expanded, moving from Warren's home to a high school gymnasium and eventually to its current campus in Lake Forest. Today, Saddleback Church is one of the largest megachurches in the United States, with thousands of members attending services each week and numerous satellite campuses around the world.