A passing illustration Toby Neal (from Vine Church) used during an elective at Geneva's Multiply conference was to compare a cruise ship to the Logos Hope. A Cruise ship has a relatively small crew, and a massive number of passengers, who are all there simply for leisure.
By comparison, the Logos Hope, as the website says:
While Logos Hope is classed as a passenger ship, in reality there are no passengers. The crew and staff on board are serving as volunteers, usually for a two-year term of service. Life and work on board is an intensive but very rewarding experience….
Volunteers from over 45 countries serve on board. They are mostly young people who have chosen to dedicate two years of their lives to be on board, learning to live and work together, and serving the communities in the ports visited. Additionally, Logos Hope has a full complement of qualified crew, as required by international maritime regulations.
Which ship is your church more like? A cruise ship or the Logos Hope?
