Developing a Missional Team

Whether you are reaching a community, planting a church, or discipling a neighborhood, developing a Missional Team must be a priority! In fact, it's important to never start anything without a team.

Have a clear picture in mind of what those on your Missional Team will be doing -- understand the role of team members.

Here's where I think a lot of church planters get messed up. They so desperately need people that they are willing to invite anyone to join the initial team. However, they often fail to clearly spell out the expectations of team members. And unfortunately, they do not start by training them to think and act like missionaries - sent by Jesus with the cross in community to the culture for the King!

The consequence of not spelling out expectations and minimizing the need for training is quite dangerous. Church planters end up with "team members" who are committed to serving on Sunday and inviting people to "church" rather than engaging in disciplemaking. Read more