I currently search in the published books written by Ellen G. White. These include her major works such as: - Steps to Christ - The Desire of Ages - The Great Controversy - Patriarchs and Prophets - Prophets and Kings - Christ’s Object Lessons - The Ministry of Healing - Education - Testimonies for the Church (Volumes 1–9) - Selected Messages (Books 1–3) - Counsels on Diet and Foods - Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students - The Acts of the Apostles - And many others These books are part of the official Ellen White Estate collection and are the primary sources I use when searching for information, unless you specify a different collection (such as manuscripts, compilations, pamphlets, periodicals, or miscellaneous writings). If you have a specific book or collection in mind, please let me know!

The Great Controversy does not contain a direct quote with the exact wording you mentioned, but Ellen G. White addresses the idea that there is more to being a minister than just preaching in several of her books. Here is a representative quote from her writings that captures this concept: "Ministers, preach the truths that will lead to personal labor for those who are out of Christ. Encourage personal effort in every possible way. Remember that a minister's work does not consist merely in preaching. He is to visit families in their homes, to pray with them, and to open to them the Scriptures. He who does faithful work outside of the pulpit will accomplish tenfold more than he who confines his labors to the desk." (Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 9, p. 124.1) While this quote is not from The Great Controversy, it clearly expresses the principle that the minister's role involves much more than preaching—it includes personal labor, visiting, praying, and teaching. If you are looking for a specific passage in The Great Controversy itself, there isn't adequate information in the available sources to provide an exact match to your request. However, the above quote and others from Ellen White's writings affirm the broader responsibilities of ministers beyond preaching. References: - White, E. G. (1915). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 9, p. 124.1. - White, E. G. The Great Controversy. (No direct match found for your requested wording.)

There is not a direct quote in The Acts of the Apostles with the exact wording "there is more to being a minister than just preaching." However, Ellen G. White does address this concept in her writings. Here is a representative passage from The Acts of the Apostles that closely reflects this idea: - "The cause of God would be far more advanced than it now is if the ministers would combine pastoral labor with their preaching. They would visit the people at their homes, talking and praying with them in earnestness and humility. This personal labor for the members of the church would be productive of great good. It is the lack of this kind of labor that makes the work of the ministry so often a failure." (The Acts of the Apostles, p. 363) This passage emphasizes that the minister's work involves much more than preaching—it includes personal, pastoral labor, visiting, and praying with church members. If you need the exact wording or more context, please let me know! Reference: White, E. G. (1911). The Acts of the Apostles, p. 363.