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"Personal computers have brand names. But inside every pc is an Intel chip and an operating system, Windows," Warren says. "The Purpose Driven paradigm is the Intel chip for the 21st-century church and the Windows system of the 21st-century church."—Rick Warren, Christianity Today, Oct. 2005

"Since we are to work with "the man of peace" in each village, I came up with a P.E.A.C.E. Plan that our members at Saddleback could get a hold of."—Rick Warren

"I believe that we are possibly on the verge of a New Reformation in Christianity and another Great Awakening in our nation," said Warren. "The signs are everywhere, including the popularity of this book." —Rick Warren,

Rick Warren's own words:
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"You should also require those joining to attend a new members class, he said. 'A strong membership class will produce a strong church.' At Saddleback Church, the required membership class teaches basic doctrine on subjects such as salvation, the foundation of the church's belief statements, the purpose-driven strategy of the church, and the congregation's structure. In addition, Saddleback requires new members to sign a membership covenant. 'When your church adopts a membership covenant, you are choosing who stays!' said Warren." From pastors.com, Believe, belong and become.

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