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Ministry Team Diagnostics

How is your team doing with regard to these common dysfunctions?
Nancy Ortberg

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Ministry Team Diagnostics

 I work with lots of teams that are either in crisis or transition. But I rarely hear of teams that are both achieving results and are a pleasure to be a part of. This is due, in part, to a misunderstanding of the "team."

Simply put, "team" is just business language for "community"—the glorious intersection of task and people. For thousands of years, the Bible has spoken of using our giftedness in community. Strong leadership emerges in biblically functioning, God-honoring, Christ-forming community. On the other hand, since community is made of people, you can be sure every community is susceptible to dysfunction. So how do we develop and sustain a group that doesn't simply tout the buzzword of teamwork, but is actually the real deal—a healthy, high-performing team?

Take the assessment below, and select if each statment Does not describe, Somewhat describes, or Completely describes your ministry team.

 

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1

My team is characterized by a willingness to have the tough conversations that hold people accountable to the character and commitments expected of them.


2
Members of my team are so committed to our vision that we are willing to acknowledge our shortcomings and learn and grow together.

3

We regularly participate in activities that build relationships among team members.

4
When people leave our team meetings, they have a clear understanding of what's expected of them and, as much as neccessary, a level of "buy-in" for their piece of the project.

5
When it comes to decision making, I think that our team gives the right amount of time to pursuing research, discussion, and input.

6
We don't avoid conflict. When necessary, we acknowledge our disagreements and move through them.

7
I would describe relationships on our team as "open" and "appropriately vulnerable."

8
If we fail to accomplish our goals, we do an autopsy on the situation and try to understand why our plans did not succeed.

9

There are no interpersonal conflict simmering between members of my team.

10
One of the results we measure is the growth and health or our team, and our positive effect on the people we serve.

11
After a decision is made, we have a healthy process for monitoring progress and moving forward.

12
Our team is a place of authentic community, and a deep connection marks our prayers and interactions.

13
On our team, we don't just teach how to address conflict, we also teach and model how to forgive each other.

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Lynda Staton

August 28, 2009  4:50pm

I am a leader in our churches Celebrate Recovery ministry. The honesty and commitment of the leaders is amazing, but then it is a recovery ministry where we are taught conflict resolution and getting feelings out in the open and lovingly confronting, when it's necessary. Honestly, the will always be differences of opinion, but things are brought out in the open and dealt with. We are all healing from life's hurts, habits and hangups.The discipleship is amazing. I have never experienced this depth of healing in any other ministry and it certainly gives us tools to live by.

zaheer

February 09, 2009  8:03am

we are working since 1971. we are a registered ministry. this ministry was stared by a brave widow. who last year, fulfilled her 137 years of life. and slept in Jesus. now his son, Rev. Doctor Bashird-ud-din is running this ministry in pakistan.we want you to help us for the making of our Church in Pakistan & to work together with our ministry for the Glory of God name. May God bless u. your brother, Pastor Zaheer nasir

Jonas Kouassi-Zessia

November 28, 2008  5:58am

MAY BE A GOOD MATERIAL

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