Play Fair and by the rules- Values to lead by
To be sure your team will operate in biblical parameters, it’s a good idea to develop biblical staff values that they can go to. How to handle leadership, the expectations for a given moment, how to handle gossip, emphasize priorities, etc. This is a great starting point for your team. I’d encourage you to review your Staff Values with your staff and anyone functioning as staff. It’s also important for those who are not staff to know these values so you team can be held accountable.
For instance if a staff person or team member in your business begins to shut down communication or begins to spread gossip about another team member or maybe they suggesting the leadership or direction of the company is in error to partners, clients or other members that the vision or leadership, you have recourse to sit down with that staff person or co-worker and discuss what they are doing doesn’t fit your values or Scripture. It can be a great tool if it is used
Ten Staff Values
ONE
Walk with Christ in a spiritually surrendered life
(Colossians 2:6-7; 1Timothy 4:7)
TWO
Never lose sight of the mission
(Matthew 28:18-20; Luke 15, 19:10)
THREE
Work with intensity
(1 Corinthians 15:58; Colossians 3:23-24)
FOUR
Maintain an infectious, optimistic, and enthusiastic attitude
(Deuteronomy 20:8; 1Thessalonians 5:11)
FIVE
Demonstrate a commitment to excellence
(1 Corinthians 10:31; Colossians 3:23)
SIX
Exhibit a servant’s heart
(Matthew 20:25-28; Ephesians 6:7; Philippians 2:5-8)
SEVEN
Practice unity and honest communication
(Psalm 133:1; John 17:23; Romans 15:5,6; Ephesians 4:3, 25)
EIGHT
Manifest credibility
(Matthew 23:3-4; 1 Corinthians 4:16; 1 Thessalonians 2:10)
NINE
Honor and value volunteers
(Romans 12:10; Philippians 2:29-30; 1 Peter 2:17)
TEN
Pray, pray, pray
(1 Thessalonians 5:17; 1 Peter 5:6-7)
We have other leadership teams that are also called to live by Team values, but they are only as good as you live by them and use them. So remember keep these in front of your team. In time it will be come natural to those who want to play fair. For others you’ll see they have their own rules to playing the game. Don’t give up. Godly and biblical values will set the tone for your team, but you as the leader will be responsible for keeping them accountable for them.
A team member:
- meets the Scriptural qualification, exhibits and models Scriptural leadership according to Acts 20:28-31, 1 Tim. 3:2-7; Titus 1:6-9, 1 Pet. 5:1-4, etc.
- has a significant level of experience in situations that have demonstrated his/her character.
- is God-oriented-with their life and sense of purpose (focused more on God than on personal achievements.)
- will hold each other, the Lead pastor and executive staff in high accountability.
- is motivated by faith in the supernatural work of God.
- is a person of prayer.
- is able to make decisive and difficult decisions.
- understands/discerns God’s hand and direction for The North Pointe Church and can help achieve it.
- is positive and focused on the future, yet realistic and aware of reality.
- wants to win, not just get by.
- thinks critically-yet without a critical attitude.
- is a natural encourager-a cheerleader for the whole group, including the Lead Pastor, staff and Leadership Team members.
- believes strongly in the mission, vision and values of the church.
- feels at ease in an advising relationship with the Lead Pastor.
- “fits” with current Leadership Team members.
- demonstrates a positive mental attitude and a strong self-esteem.
- uses a Biblical grid for decision-making.
- is committed to our philosophy of ministry- cgs2/b
- is not a rubber stamp – giving an automatic “yes”; nor a devil’s advocate-with an automatic “No”.
- thinks independently without insisting on “my way”.
- shows a willingness to adapt a program to meet needs.
- demonstrates an ability to delegate effectively.
- has their spouse’s support (if married)
- has a servant-leader attitude—“How can I serve you?” vs “How can I be served?”
- is willing to work, do homework and serve.
- brings a wide variety of successful experiences to the team.
- demonstrates the importance of confidentiality on sensitive information.
- shows a desire to grow and learn.
- has no significant personal (hidden) agenda.
- is a faithful steward of God’s money (must lead the church in giving).
- demonstrates an ability to discern truth.
