Leading with a Team

If you are familiar with the guys in the picture above then you know what the picture of a non-team looks like. While The Office is funny my heart is to see God build a team for His Glory, and since this is truly my first real week in the office (on the ground) here at Second my thoughts are all about how to build a team of people who love the Lord and are sold out to students. I love to read a blog by Lifechurch.tv, and here is what they are talking about when it comes to teams and ministry:

If you want to see the potential of a church or ministry, don’t look at the charismatic leader up front. Look at the team the leader has assembled.
Most charismatic leaders can attract followers. It takes a humble leader to attract leaders.
Many pastors won’t build a team because of several reasons:

• Deep down they are insecure. These pastors are afraid someone else will get the spotlight. They will always be limited in their potential.
  


• They are full of pride. Some honestly believe that no one can do it as well as they can. Again, this leader has a ceiling that will limit him until he changes.
  


• They don’t see the value of a team. Because team ministry isn’t often practiced, too many pastors haven’t seen a good model.
  

This week I will be following Craig Groeschel's thoughts on the values (and dangers) of leading with a team.

Have you been a part of an effective team?