"Are 4 Heads Better Than 1?"
Yes- there is more input, creativity and opinions.
No- there is more input, creativity and opinions.
Yes- the vision and passion of the community are not limited to what one person can articulate.
Yes- the church does not only have the one view or perspective on issues and ideas.
No- there can be 4 versions of how to implement an idea, 4 accounts of what happened, 4 different critiques, and 4 approaches to everything. Distilling down or combining these can be hard, confusing and lends itself to miscommunication.
Yes- more can get done.
Yes- there is greater diversity in ministry style. One’s weakness can be compensated for by another’s strength.
Yes- greater freedom and responsibility.
No- each person has to figure out how to lead without everyone taking the lead.
Yes- there is greater community access to resources.
No- one can feel ganged up on if they happen to be the odd one out.
Yes- the brain power, wisdom and life experienced pulled together by equal members of the team is synergistic.
No- When someone does not carry their responsibilities the system breaks down.
Yes- more accountability.
Yes & No- egos (requires humility while keeping them in check)
No- replacing a team member is more than just finding the next competent person. It involves finding someone who fits with the existing team, their strength and weakness, their personalities, their passions, as well as finding someone who fits organization, its values and can do the job.
Yes- there is a greater division of responsibility.
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