“You must have long-term goals to keep you from being frustrated by short-term failures.” – Charles C. Noble
Those on our team and the systems we create can help us look at and realize long-term goals.
With staff and ministry team members, it is critical to have “the right people on the bus in the right seat” (Collins: Good to Great); having the right members in the right spots is an essential element not an optional item on the sidebar of ministry.
Teammates either catapult us forward or create speed bumps in the road. We’ve all heard of first things first but what about first staff first. First year staff will be different from second or fifth year needs. Sometimes a bump comes when roles need to shift. Some team members are for a season, some grow, learn, and switch roles to find their true sweet spot, and some join the team to take it to the next level. Systems can aid the journey as they create platforms for discussion, exploration and evaluation. Typically after a lead pastor, a worship leader is a crucial staff position and then children’s unless your demographic does not necessitate (doesn’t generally have children). Team fit and team position are tied to passion and skill. Journeying long-term requires a fit.
How’s your fit? How’s your system for exploration and evaluation? “Those closest to the leader will determine the success of the leader.” – John Maxwell
Embracing the journey...
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There is a time when one knows that moving is a must and it is not easy when life is nice and neat. But, it is a must. Life change awaits those who are being drawn to the greater purpose. His purpose of giving new life to all who will believe.
Who will get on the bus? Who will make sure that every team member is in the right seat? Again, who will get on the bus, that is the beginning of the journey.
Making this journey is to important to miss the bus, so make sure you are ready when it time to get on the bus. Here it comes.
Riding the bus together, we will find the correct seats.
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