We had our monthly team meeting yesterday. Every month, we read a book on leadership together to grow as a team. This month’s was Doing Church as a Team by Wayne Cordiero. Here’s what we discussed:
- You can’t do it alone! (p. 11)
- The church has outgrown all of us. (p. 17)
- The Great Commission is the foundation for team building. (p. 19)
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God has placed TCC in this city at this time and has brought you into it. (p. 23) Why?
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The channel of our provision isn’t the source of our provision. (p. 38) Vocation vs. Occupation
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Move from consumer to contributor. (p. 41)
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The church is a battleship not a cruise liner. (p. 45)
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Everyone is a 10 in some area. (p. 55)
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If you want God’s blessing, use your gifts with the right heart and the right motives. (p. 75)
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It’s not the size of the task but the size of the heart. (p. 76)
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God deserves our best. (p. 84)
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To find leaders, you have to believe they’re there. (p. 88)
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Don’t hire those who can do it well. Hire those who can facilitate others who will do it well. (p. 92)
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Every person has a dream of what they can be for God. (p. 95)
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Secure people encourage others and enjoy their successes. (p. 101)
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A secure leader vs. an insecure leader. (p. 101)
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New leaders should shadow a mature leader. Follow a mature leader around in an area that interests you. (pp. 108, 116) I do, you watch. We do together. You do I applaud.
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Pass the baton then run alongside them. (p. 118)
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Your vision is the goal God has set for your life and ministry. (p. 123)
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Vital questions (p. 124)
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Dream big dreams for God. (p. 128)
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Example of fulfilling the vision. (p. 133)
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Harness the power of alignment – vision caught and shared by everyone involved. (p. 149)
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Aligned ministries directly fulfill the church’s overarching vision. (p. 153, alignment questions)
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How to do fractal teams (pp.176-189)
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The way leaders communicate their values builds a certain culture. (p. 213)
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Ministry should be fun. It should charge us up! (p. 215)