We have looked at several possible metaphors for the church in search of an overarching metaphor. Let's take a look at another: The TEAM. We live in a world where athletics is huge. Those who can excel in the arena of sports become millionaires and are worshipped by multitudes (sometimes on Sunday). But that's not the correlation I want to make. Let's look at some of the more positive aspects to being a part of a team.
1. A team can become a lot like a family.
2. A team has to work together.
3. A team has many members each doing their part.
4. A team has one primary goal: winning.
5. A team is often in some kind of struggle against an "enemy."
6. A team must be disciplined in order to win.
7. A team must equip itself for the contest.
8. A team has to understand leadership and be willing to follow the leaders (coach, quarterback, etc.)
As you can see the TEAM as metaphor has a lot of the same characteristics as the ARMY metaphor. That's probably because an ARMY is, in many ways, a TEAM. The idea of team dynamics and teamwork must somehow be incorporated into any thorough understanding of the church.
Next time we will take a closer look at trying to synthesize the idea of TEAM, ARMY, and FAMILY. I believe we can come up with a picture that will encompass all of these and incorporate the 16 Biblical principles. Stay tuned ...
Ask God to help you to be an effective part of HIS team. Thank him for giving you a role in HIS Kingdom work on this earth. Reflect on the privilege of serving God, and making a difference in people's lives.
Blessings,
Pastor Ellis
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