Lesson 10

Question 1

Finish the 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 - examples: vision, burden, responsibility, work, accountability, commitment, spirituality, fruit, credit, celebration

Question 3

Pulling a ministry team together is not a matter or 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 point of view: _____
b. Individual point of view: _____

Answer 5

a. Organisational point of view: We have all this work that needs to be done, so we need to find workers to do the work.
b. Individual point of 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
d. Use temporary or trial assignments