Coordination that showcases Christ is that which is done in submission to Christ. We come together under the umbrella of His authority, His purposes, and His design for His sake.
Submission to Christ Leads to Coordination in the Body
A Body that’s submitted to Christ works together harmoniously. Like an orchestra with different shaped and uniquely sounding instruments, all come together in a coordinated way. Though each instrument can produce exceptional solo performances, the sound becomes fuller, bolder, and more dynamic when coordinated together. Of course, that takes submitting to the conductor’s lead, playing the same song, coordinating into one, their individual sounds to the notes and beat of that song.
If we break down Ephesians 1:22-23, we’ll see why coordination in submission to Christ leads to such a harmonious outcome:
And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way. (Eph. 1:22-23)
Coordination Under His Authority: And God placed all things under his feet
Coordination According to His Purposes: and appointed him to be head over everything for the church
Coordination Based on His Design: the church, which is his body
Coordination To Showcase Christ: the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.
You’ll find the content in this post in the Steering the Church Toward Christ-like Character Leadership Guide which also includes some brief commentary under each of the above points.
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