Paul and Team Ministry

A feature that is not often brought out is that Paul used team evangelism in his ministry. We are told in Acts that Paul and his companions were called to evangelize (Acts 13:2; 16:10). His European team consisted of himself, Silas, Timothy, and occasionally Luke. They lived and worked closely with one another. Paul seldom ministered alone. Team evangelism had several advantages: (1) Protection in travel. (2) Multiple gifts being used in a cooperative effort. (3) Mutual accountable. (4) Being a miniature model of the church as a body. (5) Mutual fellowship and support. (6) And increased efficiency and results. Team advantages still exist.