Pillars

OBJECTIVE

Jesus invited people into greater purpose for their lives; yet, as leaders, we often only invite people into programs. This training dives deep into building dynamic teams by revealing the power of a personal invitation modeled by Jesus. This approach ignites a fire in others, calling them to a cause greater than themselves, and empowering them to utilize their unique gifts. Dynamic teams are built by truly seeing people, understanding their gifts, and inviting them into a story far bigger than any single role or program. Everyone wants to make their life count, and in ministry, we have the opportunity to help people develop their faith and abilities.

Overview

• Ministry is best done in teams, not alone

• Jesus's model of invitation

  • Intentional & personal invitation

  • Relational, not transactional

• The Power of the Personal Invitation

  • Inviting to a cause, not a program

  • Invite into one step

  • Invite people according to their readiness

• Create a culture of invitation

  • Ongoing investment

• Empowering others to invite

Questions

1. Think of a time when someone extended a personal invitation to you that had a significant impact. What made that invitation effective?
2. How does Jesus's invitation to Peter and Andrew in Matthew 4:18 differ from the way we often invite people to participate in ministry?
3. What is the "cause" that your ministry or organization exists to address? How can you articulate this clearly to potential team members?
4. What are some practical ways to build a culture of personal invitation in your ministry?

References

Matthew 4:18-20

Further Study

Ephesians 4:1-16

Acts 9:1-19

John 1:35-51

Luke 5:1-11