Lesson 10

Question 1

Finish this sentence: “Team ministry is primarily a _______________________________________________”

Answer 1

Theological concept, not a methodological one

Question 2

Explain what teams are characterised by, and give two (2) examples

Answer 2

Sharing
(Choose any two: vision, responsibility, burden, work, accountability, commitment, spirituality, fruit, credit, celebration)

Question 3

Pulling a ministry team together is not a matter of recruitment, but a ____________?

Answer 3

Spiritual endeavour

Question 4

List seven (7) things to keep in mind when building a team

Answer 4

a) There is a workforce in front of you
b) Don’t look for leaders; look for potential
c) Let the vision attract people
d) Avoid public announcements for help
e) Challenge people
f) Select the right people for the right jobs
g) Take calculated risks

Question 5

Contrast the following points of view:

a) Organisational view
b) Individual point of view

Answer 5

a) Organisational view: “We have all this work that needs to be done, so we need to find workers to do the work”
b) Individual view: “We have all these people with gifts, and they need the opportunity to exercise these gifts”

Question 6

If you want to fulfil a specific job for a specific reason with a specific gift, what should you do?

Answer 6

Recruit people one-on-one

Question 7

You can train someone to do a specific job, but you can’t train them to be _____________?

Answer 7

A different kind of person

Question 8

When taking calculated risks, what four (4) things should you do?

Answer 8

a) Get input from key leaders before offering someone a position
b) Check references
c) Assign tasks instead of giving positions
c) Use temporary or trial assignments