Biblical References to Teamwork, Part 3

In this post, we will briefly look at aspects of teams and teamwork from a few select passages in the New Testament Epistles or letters:

1 Corinthians 1:10
The Apostle Paul appealed to his fellow believers to think as a team, both in understanding and judgment.

1 Corinthians 3:6-11
Whether raising crops or building structures, everyone on a team has an important role to play. Some plant seeds, some irrigate, and others reap. Some lay the foundation, some frame, and others finish out a house. Ultimately it’s God’s field or God’s building.

1 Corinthians 12:12-26 & Ephesians 4:11-16
Just like our bodies are made up of many parts, so it is with the body of Christ. A church team is missing a crucial role if either an apostle or prophet or evangelist or shepherd or teacher is not present.

Galatians 6:2
A team fulfills “the law of Christ” when it carries “each other’s burdens.”

Philippians 2:19-27
Paul’s team was made up of men like Timothy and Epaphroditus who both served him personally and helped him in ministry by serving others.

Philippians 4:2-3
Paul pled with several female members on his team to get along with one another, to work out their differences for the sake of the Gospel.

Hebrews 10:24-25
Good teams “spur one another on toward love and good deeds,” consistently meeting together for encouragement and forward movement on their mission.

1 Peter 4:8-10
A key component for team unity is love for each other, regardless of differences in opinion or ability. Team members ought to use their various gifts “to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace.”

3 John 1:8
A team works together for the truth when defined by hospitality toward those who share their values and are working on the same mission.

[Next week’s post will discuss four different types of teams.]