Effective teams don’t happen overnight. Volunteer teams are the most difficult to make effective, as people come and go. Unlike a full-time job, people may leave for personal or job-related reasons. This makes team dynamics even more difficult.

The most effective volunteer teams I’ve seen are the ones that are built intentionally. Leaders that intentionally build their team build the team around people, rather than building the people around the team.

Want to build an effective team with the people you have today?

Spend the time to meet people where they are, find their skills and gifts, and make the best of what you have.

Spend the time to train those with a trainable heart.

Spend the time to fellowship and pray with each person. 

Treat your team as gifts from God, not people in your way.

Remember: You are leading people, not tasks.