A Leader's Dream Team

Every leader knows that success is the product of team effort. The organization he leads can go no higher than the team. A weak team will produce a weak organization. A mediocre team will produce a mediocre organization. And a great team will produce a great organization. Every leader must always be on the lookout for talented people because no organization can have too many of them. As former Chairman and CEO of American Express James D. Robinson advised, “Surround yourself with people who are smarter than you.”
George Cladis mentions 7 characteristics of ministry teams. The last 3 are mine.
1. They are a covenanting team. They build a covenant among themselves where they choose to be accountable to each other.
2, They are a visionary team. They live, breathe and model the vision. You either have a vision or you have division. Do we as, a body live, eat, sleep and breathe our vision of Building Healthy Churches?
3. They are a culture-creating team. They live the culture of the organization, which at FBCDC is a culture of celebration and excellence.
4. They are a collaborative team. They work together to fulfill the vision. They compliment each other so that one’s strength compensates for the other’s weakness.
5. They are a trusting team. A team grows in a trusting environment. Trust is established when we keep our promises and fulfill our commitments.
6. They are an empowering team. They work to empower God’s people for ministry of service
7. They are a learning team. They are growing spiritually, self-motivated and passionate for the things of the Lord.
8. They are a relentless team. They do not give up until the vision is attained.
9. They are a results-oriented team. Vision, intention or planning are not enough. Results are what counts. As Brian Tracy stated, “All the wisdom in the world isn’t worth a dime if it doesn’t produce results.”
10. They are an optimistic team. I, your pastor, am an optimist and a purveyor of hope. As Maria Razumich-Zee proposed, “Attitude is EVERYTHING.” Think a winner and you will live a winner.