Questions are welcomed. All members may say whatever they want, within reason, without people becoming upset. Team members practice open and honest communication. They endeavor to understand each other s points of view. Some of the best information and ideas may be shared in the parking lot, may come from the prayer team, or may be discovered through the grapevine.
Conflict is viewed as a normal means of creatively exploring new ideas.
Team members know how to process conflict in a healthy manner and resolve strong differences of opinion constructively. Making the Shift to Teams Unfortunately, too often churches approach a change to team building like an afternoon jog. It s just another program to add to the existing list of things to do, and the hope is that something will take and lead the church to revitalized ministry. Yet a sure route to failure is to attempt change without first building focus, commitment, and spiritual grounding. Preparing God s people for team building involves more than teaching, volunteer management, gifts assessment, or some program on equipping.