This week has given me many reminders of the importance of teams in the church. I have some amazingly awesome teams that work with me in ministry. Each member of the various teams bring different skill sets and passions. The combination of the skill sets and passions create wonderful ministry dynamics. It enriches the ministry in valuable ways.
The other important dynamic about teams is that as one of the church leaders, it helps keep me in check when I get a "Lone Ranger" mentality. Sometimes it is easy for church leaders to perceive that they must do it all. They may claim that they hate being the only one that does anything in the ministry but in a strange way they prefer to operate in that fashion.
The concept of a team approach to ministry is not new. In fact, Jesus instituted it when he first sent the disciples on projects. He did not send them out individually but in teams of two. This approach is valuable because not one of us has all the gifts, abilities, or ideas. The Lord tends to like to work with groups in community and that seems to be the most effective.
So let's continue building those teams and let our coach, the Lord, direct our game plan!
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