Teamwork
What is a team?
The Chambers dictionary defines a team as:
‘A set of persons who have joined forces
with others, working in combination to
make a cooperative effort.’
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What is a team?
‘A group of people who have a common
commitment to a mutually agreed goal for
which it holds itself responsible.’
How does this relate to us?
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Why bother with teams
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Teams are biblical
Teams are productive
Teams are creative
Teams build character
Teams produce new leaders
Teams give a sense of belonging
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Biblical basis for teamwork
• Exodus 17:11,12
• Nehemiah 3–5
• Romans 12:4,5
• 1 Corinthians 3:5–9
• Ephesians 4:11–13
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‘Your attitudes are far more fundamental to
your success in team building than any
skills or techniques.’
John Adair
So what attitude do you need to have to
make this team effective?
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‘Example is not the main thing in
influencing others… it is the only thing’
Albert Schweitzer
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Why is this team unlikely to succeed?
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What are we trying to do on a team?
• Serve God
• Achieve the task
• Build and maintain the team
• Develop the individual
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What makes a good team?
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Working to one purpose
Involvement of everyone
Good communication
Trust
Training
Commitment of whole team
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What makes a good team player?
Someone who:
• Has a good attitude
• Is committed to the team
• Puts the needs of the team and children
before their own needs
• Supports and encourages the team
• Works hard
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Working with
different age groups
Leading a
small group
Reasons for working in small groups
• Allows deeper friendships to develop
• More efficient use of time and resources
• Children can be more open and honest
• Everyone can be involved
• Children are prepared to take more
risks in what they say
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Reasons for working in small groups
• Everyone feels more valued
• Quieter children are encouraged to take part
• Issues can be explored in more depth
• There can be a higher level of trust
• Good listening skills
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Skills involved in leading small groups
• Understanding
• Encouraging
• Listening
• Asking
to keep people enthused and involved
to help the group feel valued
especially ‘open’ questions
• Organising
• Timing
of what the group is meant to be doing
having materials ready; giving instructions
getting though the material; finishing on time
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