On
a Cruise Ship people expect to be served.
On a Rescue Ship people expect to serve.
On a Cruise Ship the staff takes care of the passengers.
On a Rescue Ship those on board take care of one another.
On a Cruise Ship gratification comes from the comfort and the beautiful scenery.
On a Rescue Ship gratification comes from participating in the mission.
On a Cruise Ship relationships are superficial.
On a Rescue Ship relationships are close-knit and meaningful.
On a Cruise Ship not much is expected of the passengers.
On a Rescue Ship every person has an assignment and participates in the mission.
On a Cruise Ship the thrill comes from the food, service and entertainment.
On a Rescue Ship the thrill comes from accomplishing the mission.
On a Cruise Ship you hear, "I like this" or "I don't like that."
On a Rescue Ship you hear, "How can I help?"
On a Cruise Ship the energy is put into those who are "on board."
On a Rescue Ship the energy is put into those who are "out there."
On a Cruise Ship the captain responds to the people's requests.
On a Rescue Ship the people respond to the captain's orders.
On a Cruise Ship everyone rejoices when they get to sit at the captain's table.
On a Rescue Ship heaven rejoices when even one who is lost is saved.
What kind of ship is your church?
-- Rev. Dave Wilkinson, adapted from Paul Kaak in New Directions for Small Group Ministry
On a Rescue Ship people expect to serve.
On a Cruise Ship the staff takes care of the passengers.
On a Rescue Ship those on board take care of one another.
On a Cruise Ship gratification comes from the comfort and the beautiful scenery.
On a Rescue Ship gratification comes from participating in the mission.
On a Cruise Ship relationships are superficial.
On a Rescue Ship relationships are close-knit and meaningful.
On a Cruise Ship not much is expected of the passengers.
On a Rescue Ship every person has an assignment and participates in the mission.
On a Cruise Ship the thrill comes from the food, service and entertainment.
On a Rescue Ship the thrill comes from accomplishing the mission.
On a Cruise Ship you hear, "I like this" or "I don't like that."
On a Rescue Ship you hear, "How can I help?"
On a Cruise Ship the energy is put into those who are "on board."
On a Rescue Ship the energy is put into those who are "out there."
On a Cruise Ship the captain responds to the people's requests.
On a Rescue Ship the people respond to the captain's orders.
On a Cruise Ship everyone rejoices when they get to sit at the captain's table.
On a Rescue Ship heaven rejoices when even one who is lost is saved.
What kind of ship is your church?
-- Rev. Dave Wilkinson, adapted from Paul Kaak in New Directions for Small Group Ministry
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