Originally written for TonyMorganLive.com
Football season recently kicked off and weekends are finally more than lawn mowing and car washing! With it comes a constant reminder of the power of a team. Think about it: 11 players, each with different skills, playing a different position while running the same play together. When everyone does their individual part with excellence, teammates accomplish more than they ever could on their own.
What if every church staff operated like a good football team? Imagine the impact that would be made if each leader had a clear role in a much bigger play that focused the entire church in the same direction. Unfortunately, few churches experience this level of teamwork.
Many church leaders operate more like…