The power of a metaphor lies in its ability to take knowledge about one thing and apply it to something less known. A metaphor bridges the gap between familiarity and unfamiliarity. By comparing dissimilar things, we can comprehend the unfamiliar in familiar terms.28 This increases insight and depth of understanding. In this case, it increases insight into leadership and how it can be expressed from a Christian perspective. For instance, Paul suggested that leadership in the church resembles family