Church types of views

church as institution

a hierarchical organization with authority, governance, to teach and govern in christ’s name. pro: strong education con: authoritatrian. CONNECTION TO WHITE SQUALL: the captian, throw guy off boat (excommunication)

church as mystical communion

(opposite of institution) community of believers pro: inclusive con:lack structure CONNECTION TO WHITE SQUALL:

the crew's shared experiences and bonds. working together, WHERE WE GO ONE WE GO ALL

church as sacrament

visible sign of god’s grace in world pro:symbolism con:too symbolic CONNECTION TO WHITE SQUALL: before they eat they have to bathe themselves, reconciliation

church as herald

mission is to proclaim gospel and call to faith pro: clear message con: only verbal instead of taking action CONNECTION TO WHITE SQUALL: bell ringing when there is emergency, celebration, end start of class, attention (a message) and the yelling

church as servant

serve the world (esp, marginalize) pro: service con:forced service CONNECTION TO WHITE SQUALL: boys going to tutor/teach him

church as community of disciples

intentionally following christ pro:personally following christ con: authority CONNECTION TO WHITE SQUALL: they are all students.