Team Sweaty Sheep = Who We Are
What Is Team Sweaty Sheep?
A church is a universal company of Christ's followers.
This is a little of what churches do:
"The church disperses to serve God wherever its members are, at work or play, in private or in the life of society. Their prayer and Bible study are part of the church's worship and theological reflection. Their witness is the church's evangelism. Their daily action in the world is the church in mission in the world. The quality of their relation with other persons is the measure of the church's fidelity." (Confession of 1967, 9.37)
"In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit, we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasks and to live holy and joyful lives" (A Brief Statement of Faith, 10.4)
Can we agree that the above is church?
Yes?
Good.
Continuing:
- Wikipedia says that "a team is a group of people or animals linked in a common purpose."
- Google dictionary defines "sweaty" as "exuding, soaked in, or inducing sweat."
- Google dictionary also offers the following as an acceptable definition for "sheep," "A person regarded as a protected follower of God."
With me so far?
Of course you are.
The way I see it, being a protected follower of God is one in the same with being a loved/loving follower of God.
Therefore:
A sweaty sheep is a person exuding, soaked in, or inducing God's love/protection.
AND
Team Sweaty Sheep is a group of people linked in the common purpose to exude, to be soaked in, or to induce God's love/protection.
So...
If exuding, soaking in, or inducing God's love/protection is following Christ, then Team Sweaty Sheep is a church (assuming you accept our definitions founded in reformed theology and the Internet)
Ryan Althaus: Team Founder
(443)223 7334
Runningmango@msn.com
Ryan just received his masters in Divinity from Louisville Presbyterian Seminary, is an avid runner and triathlete. He has ran over 15 marathons and completed the Louisville Ironman. Currently he is finishing up his 240 hour Yoga instructor certification and working as a wellness coach at the Downtown Louisville YMCA.
Tricia McReynolds
Leader of 2nd Presbyterian Young Adult Program and Creative Deign guru for the Presbyterian Church USA
Alex Becker
Frisbee extrodinar and a senior grad student at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
Andy Smith
Guitar playing, tatooed, runner, father, and recentally married seminary student at LPTS. Working as an intern fo 2nd Presbyterian Louisville.
Michael WhitmanAvid cyclist and talented photographer working with the Church Development team of the PCUCA Headquarters. Michael was a 2010 Grad of LPTS with a Masters in Divinity.
Want to help in the Sweaty Sheep movement? We are looking for anyone with a passion to get involved and sweat a little bit. Currently we are seeking to start up an interchurch sports/rec program as well as a ministry for the mentally handicapped through a partnership with the Best Buddies group of Louisville. We need you to make this ministry a success so join the flock!