Worship Musician Magazine September 2020 | Page 56

LEADERSHIP
BUILDING HEALTHY TEAM ROTATIONS:
STOP MAKING EXCUSES (PART 3 OF 3) | Brian Michael Fuller
Remember last month’s article, when I said
that building multiple teams wouldn’t be easy?
Well, I said that because that’s what you were
probably thinking. I wanted to validate your
fears. However, now let me say this… building
multiple teams is actually way easier than you
think. Your biggest obstacle will probably be
your own self-doubt.
When I first started building teams, I was
doubting it the whole way. But fortunately, I
had a wife that had already done it in another
ministry so I know it would work, and secondly,
I started to realize how quickly one can build
momentum.
I approached the entire process of building
teams as if I was building a highway. A road
that would be miles long, extremely sturdy, and
very useful. While I knew it could take a while,
I also knew upon completion, it would provide
safe travel for any weary traveler that would trek
it in the future. I was creating a structure for
God to move in great ways through our team.
And that, He did!
For those brave enough to move forward, I
leave you with some hard-earned and valuable
advice for you as you begin. May you build
your teams faster, safer and smarter than I did.
Enjoy.
AVOIDING COMMON PITFALLS
1. LACK OF VISION – Proverbs 29:18 reminds
us that “Where there is no vision, people perish.”
Before you do anything, make sure you have a
clear picture of what you want to accomplish.
Run it through some filters such as friends,
coworkers and leaders. Make sure you know
every detail of how this baby is going to unfold
so you can ask any questions along the way
and reduce pushback. People are more likely
to follow you if you know where you are going.
Practice casting this vision on your Pastor.
2. LACK OF FORESIGHT – Give a lot of thought
to specific challenges you think you may face.
What resources will you use? Who on your
team may push-back and why? Begin to find
the answers to these problems before they
arise.
3. LACK OF COMMUNICATION – Once you
begin the process, it is critical to make sure
that you include everyone on your team in this
plan. Not necessarily for their advice, but so
that no one feels left out. Over communicate
through email and written paper trails. I like to
keep things in writing in case someone goes
sideways or misunderstands something, it’s
always great to be able to go back to written
word to help smooth things over.
4. LACK OF FAITH – You cannot do this alone.
God wants your team to succeed more than
you do! Trust in Him to provide resources and
to send specific people to do His Kingdom
work. You are not building a company, you are
building His kingdom. Let Him handle all the
hard stuff. Spend time with God daily to stay
on the right path.
STACKING YOUR TEAMS - RECRUITING IDEAS
1. EMPOWER CURRENT TEAM MEMBERS – I
am surprised how few leaders do this. Simply
empower or deputize your current team to help
you find new musicians. They probably have
friends that are musicians. Put them to work!
2. SOCIAL MEDIA OUTLETS – No brainer.
Spread the word.
3. BULLETIN/ANNOUNCEMENTS – Start right
at your church stage. During worship tell people
you are actively seeking new team members.
These people are your biggest fans. They can
help you spread the word. Most people think or
assume that you don’t need anyone.
Numbers 4 and 5 may have to wait a bit due
to the virus...
4. VISION/CELEBRATION NIGHTS – Have
events that draw people from your community.
Fun nights where your team can hang and
celebrate with free food and fellowship. I
have found many musicians this way over the
last decade. Base your theme around artistic
things.
5. WORSHIP CONCERTS – Have monthly
or quarterly nights of extended worship. You
would be surprised at how this can draw out
the community.
RESOURCES AND TOOLS TO HELP
A lot of newly hired worship leaders assume
that they will be sitting around arranging music
and sipping lattes all day long. This couldn’t
be further from the truth. The true office of
being an effective ministry leader involves
spiritual disciplines, effective interpersonal
skills, recruiting, a heavy dose of meetings and
administration. The best way to handle this is to
become a master of a few tools out there. Here
is a list of some easily available tools that you
should become really good at using. They will
make your job a lot easier and more enjoyable.
1. DAY PLANNER – How can you schedule
30 volunteers if you can’t schedule yourself?
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