In this episode of the podcast, Lance Wigton and Jim Putman delve into some essential strategies for church leaders and senior pastors when it comes to building effective teams. They tackle the common misconception that importing trained individuals from outside is the best approach, shedding light on a more sustainable and fruitful method—raising staff from within the congregation.

Some of the things they cover are:

- Redefining Recruitment: Highlighting the pitfalls of seeking external talent over nurturing internal potential.

- The Power of Discipleship: Emphasizing the effectiveness of discipling and training congregants to assume leadership roles.

- Longevity and Compatibility: Exploring how cultivating leadership within the congregation ensures alignment with the church's ethos and values.

- Analogy of Coaches: Drawing parallels between the strategies of a high school coach and a college coach to illustrate the process of nurturing talent within the church community.

In essence, Wigton and Putman underscore the importance of investing in the growth and development of individuals within the congregation to foster a cohesive and effective team of staff and elders. By prioritizing discipleship and internal cultivation, churches can cultivate a sustainable leadership pipeline aligned with the theology and philosophy of Jesus' church.

If you have any questions for Jim and Lance please let us know! email us at info@jimputman.com

To listen to all of the episodes, go to: https://realliferesources.org/church-is-a-team-sport/

To hear more about the planting and history of Real Life Ministries, you can watch the docuseries here:

https://realliferesources.org/the-story-of-real-life/