As I watched the SuperBowl this weekend, I was reminded of an article that I read many years ago that used a sports analogy to describe what it was like to lead the staff of a growing church.
In the early days, it's like playing tennis: You're out there on your own. If you drop the ball, you have to pick it up yourself.
Later on it's like a golf foursome: This is perhaps the most enjoyable phase, when the leadership team enjoys close relationships and communication comes naturally.
Leading a larger church is more like basketball: Now you have starting players vs. second string. You have to work at teamwork and maintaining relationships.
Then a really big church is like football: Now it feels like you have completely separate teams. Some players aren't even watching the game as they talk to their own coach in preparation for their turn on the field. Communication and coordination are huge challenges that require all kinds of technology.
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