Series: Faith & Football
September 21, 2025 | Rev. Nicole Caldwell-Gross
Special teams in football don’t always grab the spotlight, but when the game’s on the line, they often make the difference. In the same way, our church is filled with “special teams” that make ministry possible: someone prints the bulletin you hold in your hand, someone prays over the pews before you sit down, someone greets you at the door with a smile, someone sweeps up donut crumbs after fellowship. Each role may seem small, but together they shape the experience of worship and open hearts to God’s presence. Without these teams, the game would stop cold.
The Apostle Paul put it this way: “The parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable” (1 Corinthians 12:22). Learn how the church, like football, is a team sport. And only Together, can we win.
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That’s the hope and challenge of discipleship. Following Jesus is not about having all the answers or checking off a spiritual to-do list. It’s about staying open—open to new lessons, fresh insights, and unexpected encounters with God’s presence. Just as a football team keeps practicing, adapting, and striving for improvement, we too are called to keep pressing forward in our walk of faith.
Maybe you’re in a stage of life that feels settled or predictable. Maybe you think you’ve seen it all or learned it all. But what if God still has more to show you? What if there’s a new skill to practice, a new perspective to gain, or a new playbook for your spiritual growth? So, here’s the question: how can you remain open to learning something new from God this season?
