Choosing the Right Team

By Josh Roberie

What do you consider as the key factors when choosing who will be on your leadership team? Some leaders prefer to elevate people who show commitment even though they may not have the same level of charisma or gifting as someone else. Sometimes we put people in leadership positions because they are talented, even though they still need to grow in some areas. It is a delicate balance, but here are three areas to consider that I think will help when selecting the people who will work directly with you.

Three Attributes of a Team Member Who Will Last

1. Character

When you promote someone, you send a message to everyone else in your ministry of what you celebrate and what gets your attention. Often, a person's character goes unnoticed, but you must show that it is a priority for you by elevating leaders who have demonstrated integrity.

We want the stars that will shine the longest, not necessarily the brightest. If you desire team members that will last, then make sure that their character is strong enough to support and sustain their gifting.

2. Capacity

While faithfulness is essential, it cannot be the only attribute we identify for promotion. Capacity also needs to be considered. This area of leadership covers a person's giftedness and ability to continue to grow. Just like the area of character, it may take time to evaluate a leader's capacity fully.

It is important to note that the same person who is good at doing a job may not be the best person to manage and motivate others to do that job. When you are forming a leadership team, you have to have people who can do the job and lead the people doing the job. Accomplishing this takes identifying someone's capacity to grow into the role of being a leader.

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3. Chemistry

For a team to last, there must also be chemistry. I believe you need to like the people that report directly to you. You do not have to be B.F.F. with every leader in your church. You need a variety of people and personalities to minister to the different types of people who walk through your doors. On the other hand, you should not have someone on your top leadership team who you do not look forward to seeing when you meet.

It would help if you also considered how a leader interacts with the other people on your team. Someone can have character, be gifted, and make your day when you see them, but if they do not get along with the rest of your team, you will have issues. Make sure they are not telling you just what you want to hear when you are around while not making an effort to get along with others. Your team has to have chemistry if it is also going to have longevity.

Bonus: Calling

One thing that often gets overlooked is that transition is a natural part of every team. Not everyone will be with you forever. That's how swamps are made. Water flows in, but it never flows out. Sometimes someone has to go to make room for someone else you did not know you needed. You want your team to be committed, but you also want to make room for other people's calling and the bigger picture of what God is up to in people's lives.

Equipped to Lead Well

At StartCHURCH, we want to provide you with the resources you need to protect, manage, and lead your ministry well. We have several resources available to help you fulfill all that God’s called you to do, including our Launch to Lead video course. Please give us a call at 877-494-4655 to speak to a specialist so we can learn more about how we can serve you and your church or ministry.

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