This a photo of the team in Nepal taken in front of the immigration building in Nepal. Anyone who has ever played on a sports team knows the importance of being a team player. Playing next to someone who knows the game and puts in 100% effort makes all the difference in how much you enjoy the game.
The importance of being a team player will become obvious as you begin your trip. Things like giving your best, following directions, and sharing the work load are important to any successful team effort-whether it’s a sports team or a mission team. And remember that few of us have ever played on a team that we live and work with 24 hours a day.
So, how can you get “in shape” for a team like this? As in any team, developing as a team player requires equal parts of good coaching and right attitudes. Let’s begin with some coaching from the apostle Paul. His analogy for teamwork in Romans 12 is the body of Christ.
Read the vision of Paul, the coach, in Romans 12:4-5. Each person will make a unique contribution to the team. How are our relationships to one another described?
Continue reading in verses 6-8. According to what you know about yourself right now, what are the gifts that you will bring to this team?
In Romans 12:9-21 Paul coaches us with about 25 different commands for spiritual teamwork. Read them and write out at least ten that you want to remember and that challenge you the most.
Most likely your team has a coach or team leader. He or she is responsible for the logistical concerns like tickets, schedules, and job assignments, as well as fostering a good atmosphere among the team members and managing unforeseen conflicts and difficult circumstances. Supporting your team leader’s leadership is crucial to the success of your team. Think about how you can support and help your team leader.
Jot down some ideas for supporting the leader of your team.
The importance of being a team player will become obvious as you begin your trip. Things like giving your best, following directions, and sharing the work load are important to any successful team effort-whether it’s a sports team or a mission team. And remember that few of us have ever played on a team that we live and work with 24 hours a day.
So, how can you get “in shape” for a team like this? As in any team, developing as a team player requires equal parts of good coaching and right attitudes. Let’s begin with some coaching from the apostle Paul. His analogy for teamwork in Romans 12 is the body of Christ.
Read the vision of Paul, the coach, in Romans 12:4-5. Each person will make a unique contribution to the team. How are our relationships to one another described?
Continue reading in verses 6-8. According to what you know about yourself right now, what are the gifts that you will bring to this team?
In Romans 12:9-21 Paul coaches us with about 25 different commands for spiritual teamwork. Read them and write out at least ten that you want to remember and that challenge you the most.
Most likely your team has a coach or team leader. He or she is responsible for the logistical concerns like tickets, schedules, and job assignments, as well as fostering a good atmosphere among the team members and managing unforeseen conflicts and difficult circumstances. Supporting your team leader’s leadership is crucial to the success of your team. Think about how you can support and help your team leader.
Jot down some ideas for supporting the leader of your team.
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Glad to see the RECENT posts on your mission work, Keith! I came today and saw posts to read!!!!
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