Key Questions for Serving Team Leaders

1) Do I look in the mirror or do I look out the window ?
2) Do I avoid conflict and/or engage in groupthink or do I lead from Acts 2:44-47?

Prideful people look in the mirror to congratulate themselves on any success achieved. Humble leaders look out the window at their team to congratulate them on how everyone collaborated for success.

Serving team leaders are confident in Christ and their calling from him, therefore they don’t fear conflict or asking the hard questions that prevent groupthink (A desire for harmony or conformity in the group results in irrational or impaired
 decision-making. Team members try to minimize conflict and reach a consensus decision without critical evaluation of alternative viewpoints, by actively suppressing dissenting viewpoints, and by isolating themselves from outside influences).

A healthy team operates like the community described in Acts 2:44-47: “All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.”

The hearts of serving team leaders keep the mission front and center. In order for the movement to grow and expand long after they’re gone, they focus on preparing successors. They see themselves as “shadow pastors,” nurturing leadership in others and setting them up for success. Serving team leaders understand Jesus’ words— “Greater works you will do” (John 14:12), always seeking to multiply their influence by empowering others.

[Next week’s post will look at some key words or concepts for every serving team leader to consider.]