As an athlete, are you more interested in what you get out of being on your team or what you can give to your team?
Key Points:
- There are two ways to see yourself when you’re part of a team: prominence and presence.
- Prominence is about seeking the limelight – what we can take from others.
- Presence is about seeking to be a team player – what we can give to others.
- Success and popularity may come, but as Christians, our pursuit is first and foremost God and being his ambassador.
Quote This:
2 Corinthians 5:20 So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, “Come back to God!”
Talk About It
- What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Have you ever known someone who was more about “prominence” than “presence”? Describe that person. How did that person affect your team dynamics?
- What would you say leads a person to seek prominence over presence? What about presence over prominence?
- Take an honest look at yourself. What question looms larger in your mind: “What can I take from this team?”, or “What can I give to this team”? Explain.
- Read 2 Corinthians 5:20. Why does your attitude matter if you’re trying to point people to Jesus? Give an example of how can you be an ambassador for Christ on your team.
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
