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Team Quotes
“The truth is that teamwork is at the heart of great achievement. The question isn’t whether teams have value. The question is whether we acknowledge that fact and become better team
players. . . It may be a cliché, but it is nonetheless true: Individuals play the game, but
teams win championships.”
— John Maxwell, The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork
Team Quotes
“The story of the church, as depicted in the book of Acts, is one of a community of faith directed by
a team of leaders working together toward a common vision. Had the church relied upon a
single, incredibly gifted, magnetic individual to replace Jesus, the church would surely have
collapsed.”
— George Barna, The Power of Team Leadership
Team Quotes
“Moses . . . chose capable men from all Israel and made them leaders of the people, officials over
thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens.”
— Exodus 18:25
“Calling the Twelve to him, he sent them out two by two and gave them authority over evil spirits.”
— Mark 6:7
Why Teams?
Unrealistic leadership expectations in congregations today . . .– 87% expect motivation to get involved– 78% expect resolution of conflicts– 77% expect direction to take– 75% expect training of more leaders– 63% expect a compelling vision– 56% expect day-to-day management
Why Teams?
Continual decline in leadership overall
Congregations demanding more Jesus and the early church model
support team ministry Team model recurs in
creation/nature (biotic principles)
Myth #1
“A team is simply a group of gifted individuals who work together.”
REALITY: Teamwork requires cohesion and complementary use of gifts, personalities, talents working together toward a common vision or goal.
A B
Myth #2
“A team is any group of people working toward a common goal.”
REALITY: Definition is too broad. A group of people building a garage may be a work-group, but not necessarily a team. A committee is not necessarily a team.
Myth #3
“A team requires people who like each other.”
REALITY: Many superb teams exist in church and society whose members may not really like each other. “Feeling good” about team members is not sufficient—Could waste resources/different directionsMay suffer from identity crisis/ different valuesFirst to split up when trouble hits
Myth #4
“A team does not need a leader since the team makes the plays or decisions.”
REALITY: Leadership makes the difference between two equally talented teams. While everyone on the team is important, not everyone is equal!
“I side strongly with those who believe that the most crucial factor in a team’s performance is the effectiveness of its clearly defined leader.” (Hybels, p. 86)
Myth #5
“A winning team comes from just having the right individuals moving toward a common vision or goal.”
REALITY: A winning team comes from having the right individuals in the right places doing the right things!
Myth #6
“A good team compensates for its weakest member by having the more able or stronger members pick up the slack.”
REALITY: A team is only as strong as its weakest link. Five working “10s” far outpaces four “10s” and a “5.”
10 x 10 x 10 x 10 x 10 = ?10 x 10 x 10 x 10 x 5 = ?
Myth #7
“The most gifted or talented or most godly team member should lead the team.”
REALITY: Three points . . .• The challenge of the moment often
determines the leader for that challenge.• While character is foundational, skill is also
required.• Great teams have great depth, requiring
good “supporters” as well as good “starters.”
A Working Definition
“An effective ministry or church team is a group of people who synergistically work toward a clear, compelling, God-given vision.”
Synergy creates chemistry!
sunergew = partnershipsun + ergos
Another Definition
“Carrying people in my heart while we minister together, and being carried in their hearts as well, is what it means to be on a ‘dream team.’”
--Hybels, p. 76
A Developmental Truth
“Every leader is capable of building his or her own kingdom dream team. Really.”
-- Hybels, p. 79
Pulling Together A Team
1. Define the team’s purpose– With “ruthless specificity”– Does the ministry task call for
complex decision making? = LEADERSHIP TEAM
– Is the ministry a specialty area requiring a special gift? = SPECIALIZED TEAM
– What do we want this particular team to accomplish? = Results-orientation
Pulling Together A Team
2. Establish clear criteria for team members
2. Character first: Is he/she godly and trustworthy?
3. Competence: Is he/she able?4. Chemistry: Does he/she fit the rest
of the team?
Character First
Commitment to essential spiritual disciplines
Evidence of honesty, teachability, humility, reliability, a godly work-ethic, willingness to be entreated
Competence
Aim high! Look for a striving
to excel– 1 Corinthians 10:24– Colossians 3:23, 24– Ecclesiastes 9:10
Look for “potential”
Chemistry
“Having a positive emotional effect” in your presence
A result more than a characteristic
The right “fit” Seek a “balanced”
fit
Pulling Together A Team
3. Look “inside” first (The “In-House” Principle)
3. At past effective working groups or teams
4. To those people you already depend on
5. To those recommended by previous and reliable team members
6. To those who are already using their gifts and talents effectively
Pulling Together A Team
4. Build community– Doesn’t just “happen”– Do retreats with “community-
enhancing” exercises (cf. p. 87ff)• The “Hot Seat” Exercise• The “Tombstone Epitaph” Exercise
Toward Team Effectiveness
Become a more effective team leader
Deepen team “community” Establish clear team goals Reward team achievement
Effective Team Leadership
Keep team focused on the mission
Put right people with right gifts and talents in right positions
Maximize every team member’s contribution
Effective Team Leadership
Distribute the work load evenly– So that morale stays high; burnout
low Communicate—communicate—
communicate! Assess and raise the level of “community” within the team
Deepen Team Community
Set relational goals Do “community-
enhancing” retreats and exercises (p. 87ff)
Watch for signs of community “disconnect” and effect repairs
Establish Clear Goals
Challenging God-honoring S-M-A-R-T
– Specific– Measurable– Attainable– Realistic– Time-bound
Reward Appropriately
Publicly– In the team– In the entire church body (Example
p. 91) Privately
– From your own resources Significantly
A Team Self-Test
www.LawsOfTeam-work.com
John Maxwell’s 17 Laws of Teamwork