Planting Churches Among the City's Poor - Volume 2

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4. The opposite of Incorporation is the state of non-relation among members .

5. The result of not incorporating new members is wasting team member resources .

D. The Golden Key: Find the right place for each member of the team as soon as possible.

III. Learn and express the power of shared responsibility: The Principle of COOPERATION.

A. Key Scripture: 1 Cor. 12.11-14

B. Definition of the Concept

1. “To commit oneself and all one’s capabilities, gifts, and resources to the work and the success of the team”

2. Cooperation demands that each team member be willing to learn from others.

3. It also demands a willingness to collaborate with other team members in order to reach our common goal.

C. The Principle Explained

1. Cooperation produces synergy, and breaks down the possibility of conflict and antagonism.

2. When members cooperate, they celebrate the importance of diversity within the team.

3. Cooperation highlights the benefit of shared work, where each member is free to build upon their strengths and be supported in their limitations.

4. Criteria needed

a. Special and unique gifting of each member

b. Spirit of cooperation to work together in order for team objectives