Queen's Road Cell

Two weeks ago we learned from Joseph that students in class were categorized into high medium and low achieving groups ("Hippos", "Manatees" and "Lions") I said then that it was possible to categorize churchgoers into categories as well: e.g. those who are mature spiritually, self-driven to learn and committed, those who were content to attend church faithfully, and those who attended church occasionally. How should the leader of a church, small group or ministry approportion his or her time with these different groups? On one hand, it is right to pay every member attention. 1 Thes 5:14 says, "And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all.". We know that we should be spending time with individuals as the Lord leads us. Jesus definitely had time for individuals, but although he spoke to crowds, He also spent special time with the 70/72, the 12, the 3 and the 1. However, as a m...

Here Edmund Chan speaks about how effective teams are formed. He says, "selection is the key". Team members must be wisely and intentionally selected to accomplish tasks. He speaks about five 'C's: 1. Calling to a particular ministry with accompanying conviction that leads to long-term commitment. 2. Character is a non-negotiable requirement - wholeness and basic commitment to integrity are paramount. 3. Competence can be reduced if there is mismatch of gifts and role. Abilities must match the role given, or we risk mediocrity. 4. Chemistry between team members should be optimized at the point of selection rather than after the group is formed. We should aim for unity in diversity. 5. Capacity is the inner strength and reserves that allows a person to function effectively even when under pressure. This can be developed. A. Let's consider how well Jesus met these selection criteria when he chose his disciples! 13  Jesus went up on a mountainside and calle...