Most successful churches have a strong leader who forms and functions well with a strong team, raising up many team leaders who raise up teams. The lead pastor must align the actions of the people toward a God-given goal to accomplish this goal as a team. 8 pg; 11 ppt slides.

The church that is strong and growing has a strong lead pastor who forms and functions well with a strong team. The entire team must excel in the basics of team ministry principles and clear purpose with mission and must be servant leaders who build the church. 12 pg; 12 ppt slides.

My basic presupposition is simple: a healthy leadership team is a prerequisite to a healthy growing church. The forming of the leadership team begins with each team member having a connection that God has placed them on the team to work with the lead pastor to fulfill the vision. The lead pastor must keep vision aligned with core values, ministry philosophy, and biblical principles. This teaching defines both team roles and the lead pastor role. 14 pages of notes.