The goal is to eventually get to home plate. Another way to illustrate this process is by using a race track for running. Runners typically take different strides for each quarter of the race. Each participant, or Christian in this case, runs an individual race that depends on his or her position in race, talent, stamina, etc. Sometimes it is important to run as fast as you possibly can and, at other times, it is important to rest at the back of the pack and let others lead.
Some people are talented sprinters, while others are great long distance runners.
Still others are experienced at jumping hurdles while running. It takes all kinds of runners to build an effective track team. This philosophy relates closely to Christian life. This picture shows four quarters of a race track. We consider each of the Growth Track classes to be an integral part of learning how to serve together effectively and joyfully.