Look at some key verses depicting the need for coordination in the Church:
Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. (1 Cor. 12:12)
there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other (1 Cor. 12:25)
That sounds great but how do we get a diverse group of people to work together as a coordinated whole while still maintaining their uniqueness? How do we get the more vocal and aggressive members to give the more timid and laid back members the time and space to do their part? How do we get the more insecure members to speak up and do their part?
Coordination in the Church is Possible Because We Share the Same Power Source
True coordination requires bringing all parts together to form a whole, with every member making their unique contribution, doing their part … not merely conforming to someone’s agenda. When that happens we become something better than what any individual part can do alone. The Body “grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work” (Eph. 4:16).
Back up to verse 6 in 1 Corinthians 12 — “There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work.”
The Steering the Church Toward God’s Power Leadership Guide adds some additional thoughts to what you read above about our potential to function as a coordinated whole. This resource also points to the need for God’s power in 24 other leadership tasks and responsibilities.
For More About: God’s Power for the Church
All Posts about Coordination:
- Motivation for Coordination
- Means of Coordination
- Coordination Integral to God’s Design
- Coordination Governed by the Great Commission
- Coordination Showcases Christ
- Coordination in Submission to Christ
- Coordination in the Church is Possible
- Coordination Founded Upon the Gospel
- Grace to Hurdle Obstacles to Coordination
- Holy Spirit Essential to Coordination
- Spiritual Gifts Useful to Coordination
- Motivational Effect of His Name to Coordination
- Does Your Church Function as a Coordinated Whole?
- Jesus’ Resurrection Takes Coordination to New Heights
- Jesus’ Resurrection Provides the Keys to Coordination