Thoughts about TEAMwork

Sunday afternoon our Children’s Ministry Team met to pray and plan for the upcoming quarter. I’m thankful for the TEAM spirit that exists among our children’s ministry volunteers. Here’s some thoughts about TEAMwork in ministry:

Together is better. Ecclesiastes 4:9 reads, “Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed” (NLT). In the realm of teamwork 1 + 1 is greater than 2. Sociologists refer to this effect as synergy, defined by Webster as, “the increased effectiveness that results when two or more people work together.”

Encouragement. Ministry, especially family ministry is incredibly rewarding and exciting, except when it’s not! Everyone involved in ministry will experience seasons of discouragement. During these times the encouragement of fellow-workers is invaluable. The Apostle Paul received encouragement from his longtime ministry partner Timothy of whom he wrote, “For I have no one else like-minded who will genuinely care about your interests” (Philippians 2:20 HCSB).  

Availability. Working as a team allows each team member the ability to concentrate his or her efforts where most effective. 1 Corinthians 12:22-27

Mentoring relationships. Ministry within teams allows those who are more experienced to pass on skills and lessons learned to those eager to impact the lives of others. This is the model the Apostle Paul instructed the churches he established to follow, “And what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, commit to faithful men who will be able to teach others also” (2 Timothy 2:2 HCSB).