Over the next couple of weeks, we will explore
what John Maxwell calls “The Law of Dividends.”
In his book The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork, Maxwell explains its
meaning by stating that the ‘Law of Dividends’ is “investing in a team
compounds over time.” It examines how we
can build on the quality of our team over time by how we invest in that team on
a regular basis.
Ephesians 4:12 states that we are “to equip his people for works of service, so that the
body of Christ may be built up.” How are you equipping and investing in to your
leaders?
Think
of an investment in a bank. When you
regularly invest in a savings or retirement, it does not just add up, it begins
to multiply because of interest compounded.
Such is the case when investing in leaders. When we regularly invest in our leaders,
students, and volunteers -- what we get and what they get compounds over time
and results in the development of quality leadership and character.
We must be good stewards of the people God has
placed under our leadership. 1 Corinthians 4:2 states “Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy.” Invest wisely in to those God has
entrusted to you.
Here are some things to consider when
investing in your team:
1. Make the decision to
build the team. Build a team. Pursue
leaders. Invest in others. Scripture teaches us to equip the
saints. Pastors are not called to do
ministry alone, but to develop and equip others to do the work of the
ministry. Build the team!
2. Build the best team possible. When it comes to
leaders, go after the best, or develop the best! Pursue those who you believe would be a great
value to your team, and invest in those who desire to invest in your students.
3. Pay the price
to develop the team. Invest time, money, and
resources in to your leadership team.
You will reap great rewards. Your
ministry will see greater growth when you invest in the leadership, who then
will invest in your students. When you
invest in your leaders, you multiply your ability to minister to your students
and community.
4. Do things together as
a team. Model teamwork to your team. Do things together as a team. Find ways to build healthy relationships
within your team. Have lunch together, play together, work together, and dream
together. Build community among your
leaders to create a cohesiveness that brings a strong bond to your team and
models healthy relationships to your students.
5. Empower your team. Find ways to bring them success. Coach them through ministries they lead and
develop. Honor their successes and
strengthen their weakness. Set them up
for the win. Your greatest success is the success of your team.
Looking back over the last year, how have you
invested in your team? Look ahead, how
will you invest in your team this year? Take
some time to ask yourself how you can invest both collectively in team, and how
you can invest in each individual leader.
Find ways to invest in them over a period of time for growth and
investment.
As you develop a healthy team and invest in
them over time, you will find great success and your leaders will become who
God purposed them to be. Invest wisely
in those God has entrusted to you.
Abe Daniel - District Student Ministries Director
Northern California and Nevada Assemblies of God Student Ministries
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