Articles for tag: Ministry Teams

July 5, 2015

By Michael C. Mack One of the most remarkable elements in the Tour de France this month is the peloton. Cyclists ride in tight packs to save energy by drafting””up to a 40 percent reduction in drag in a well-formed peloton””but there are many more advantages, including the encouragement from other riders and the teamwork involved. Here are seven principles for developing great teamwork that we can learn from cyclists: 1. Become a group. Before you can build teamwork, you need to know one another. A great cycling team, as in any sport, spends time together, getting to know one

April 1, 2015

Christian Standard

Church & Ministry Leadership Development

How Healthy Is Your Team, Really?

How healthy is your elder, staff, or ministry team? “Healthy organizations engage in honest conversations,” says David Staal, president of Kids Hope USA. “This requires leaders who are willing to encourage discussions about topics that can cause a culture to capsize if ignored too long.” Stall suggests engaging your team in a discussion around the following if-then statements. While each of these may at first seem like ridiculous statements, discuss whether they are at all true on your team, in your group, or in your organization. Tailor each of these to your team or situation. “¢ If someone is an

July 5, 2011

Christian Standard

Church Leadership

Turn Them Loose

By Dan Scates “No one is helping. No one else is carrying the load. No one is leading. No one is committed. No one seems to own anything. I feel alone and overwhelmed.” Now what? Church planting taxes every leadership skill and exposes every motive of the heart. After three decades of church planting experience, one thing I have learned: Each church plant is unique, yet the challenges they face are similar. Distinctive to each plant is the planter”s ability, church location, target audience, ministry priorities, and available resources. On the other hand, the challenges faced by each new church

May 31, 2009

Christian Standard

Book Reviews Reviews

Simple Church: Returning to God”s Process for Making Disciples

An Overview of “Simple Church” by David Ray “Tis the gift to be simple, Â “tis the gift to be free, Â “tis the gift to come down where you ought to be, And when we find ourselves in the place just right,Â It will be in the valley of love and delight.1Â Â If today”s church leaders were to tell the truth, many would admit they arenotÂ “in the place just right,” because most churches have become anything but “simple,” and the stress in leading them is nothing like finding yourself in any “valley of love and delight.” Why? Because churches have

March 4, 2007

Lisa Jernigan

Church & Ministry Church Staff

Seeing Your Team Through the Eyes of WE!

A practical reframing of “TEAM” for ministry and life: thick skin, humility, accountability, and managing yourself. Learn why a “we” mindset strengthens relationships, builds resilient teams, and reflects Christ’s love in community.

November 13, 2005

Rod Huron

Church & Ministry Church Staff

Creative Ministry at Clarksburg Christian Church

Clarksburg (Indiana) Christian Church shows how wide participation, ministry teams, and a hands-on Vacation Bible School project can build unity, reduce burnout, and strengthen multigenerational relationships without a large staff or huge budget.