Pastor Chris shares 5 keys to building a dream team, including authentic leadership, diversity, and consistent leadership. They discuss the importance of communicating an exciting vision and utilizing team members' potential. Fostering a sense of community and celebrating achievements are also highlighted.
Being a leader that people want to follow is essential for building a dream team.
Effectively communicating a vision can inspire others to join and contribute to something extraordinary.
Constantly searching for talented individuals and creating an environment where team members feel valued and empowered are crucial for building a successful team.
Deep dives
Building a Dream Team
Building a staff team and a team of volunteers is critical for the growth of a healthy church. Jesus built a team of disciples when he started his ministry. The five keys to building a dream team include: being a leader that people want to follow, communicating a vision that people want to join, recruiting fantastic people, asking the team for their ideas, and creating an atmosphere of encouragement.
Being a Leader People Want to Follow
To build a dream team, leaders need to be someone that people are attracted to. This involves being passionate, good with people, consistent, predictable, and joyful. John Maxwell's book, 'The Five Levels of Leadership,' emphasizes the importance of being a leader that people want to follow, where they follow not only the person, but also the vision.
Communicating a Vision that People Want to Join
Leaders need to effectively communicate a vision that rallies people to join their team. Listening to great motivational speeches and studying effective communication techniques can help leaders inspire others to drop their nets and join the cause. Creating a vision that is exciting and ennobling, and having a legacy vision that allows people to contribute to something extraordinary can help attract and motivate team members.
Recruiting Fantastic People
Leaders should constantly be on the lookout for talented individuals to join their team. This requires being intentional and making recruitment a priority. Looking for people who possess the six C's - being Christian, having character, competency, chemistry, loving the culture of the church, and having a sense of calling - can help in finding the right fit for the team.
Asking the Team for Their Ideas
Leaders should invite their team members to contribute their ideas and challenge the process. By creating an environment where team members feel valued and empowered, leaders can tap into the creativity and problem-solving abilities of their team. Encouraging team members to bring forth solutions and fostering a culture of open communication and innovation can lead to greater success and growth.
Creating an Atmosphere of Encouragement
Building a dream team involves creating a positive and encouraging environment. Recognizing and celebrating the contributions and accomplishments of team members is important. Fostering a sense of community, tying their service to tangible results, and expressing gratitude at every stage of their journey can help cultivate a strong and motivated team.
The number 1 question we get from leaders is all about their team. In this episode, Pastor Chris shares why building teams is critical in growing a healthy church and the 5 keys to building a dream team.
