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The Teaming Church: Ministry in the Age of Collaboration
The Teaming Church is so good, I had a poster made out of its key ideas and am using that with our team and keeping it in my office. You cannot have a great church without a great team at the core.
--John Ortberg, Best-selling Author & Pastor
Create a successful team culture.
Great teams live and serve in light of the Divine Team―the Trinity, and to be truly effective they a deeply challenging goal, a creatively empowering leader, and a willingness to collaborate and honor the Bible.
Author Robert C. Crosby provides innovative ways in which biblical teams reflect the workings and nature of "the image of God." Revealing what he calls "The Four C's of Great Teams" - The Character, The Carrot, The Coach, and The Context - Crosby shows how successful teams reach their goals more effectively. Conversely, he also addresses the "Four Fatal Teaming Errors" and how to avoid unnecessary, time-consuming missteps.
This book provides biblical motivations, vivid examples, and practical approaches for creating a teaming culture in any faith community. Crosby, a leader who has built teams as a senior pastor, youth leader, and university administrator, is now training and mentoring a new generation of pastors and leaders.
"Teamwork is essential for effective ministry. Robert Crosby's book, The Teaming Church, explores the essential elements of a team and gives a biblical perspective on how to surround yourself with the right people."
--Craig Groeschel, senior pastor of LifeChurch.tv; author of "Soul Clean Living in a Contaminated World"
"Relational networking and collaboration is the way forward for Christ's Kingdom in the 21st century! Teamwork has always been God's way as he declared, "Let US make humans in our own image" and demonstrated in Jesus' formation of the ultimate team--His Church. The timing of Bob Crosby's work in this volume could not be better. You will be inspired and motivated to participate in ministry teams who will conquer contemporary challenges for Christ. Together we can win."--Billy Wilson, Executive Director, International Center for Spiritual Renewal
"'The Teaming Church' captures the most transformative leadership model in history, the ministry of Jesus Christ. Robert Crosby frames the optics of collaboration and kingdom partnerships that vertically honor God while horizontally empowering others.This book affirms strategic and prophetic cooperation for a generation that stands skeptical of individual platforms while embracing the idea of community."
--Samuel Rodriguez, President, NHCLC, Hispanic Evangelical Association
--John Ortberg, Best-selling Author & Pastor
Create a successful team culture.
Great teams live and serve in light of the Divine Team―the Trinity, and to be truly effective they a deeply challenging goal, a creatively empowering leader, and a willingness to collaborate and honor the Bible.
Author Robert C. Crosby provides innovative ways in which biblical teams reflect the workings and nature of "the image of God." Revealing what he calls "The Four C's of Great Teams" - The Character, The Carrot, The Coach, and The Context - Crosby shows how successful teams reach their goals more effectively. Conversely, he also addresses the "Four Fatal Teaming Errors" and how to avoid unnecessary, time-consuming missteps.
This book provides biblical motivations, vivid examples, and practical approaches for creating a teaming culture in any faith community. Crosby, a leader who has built teams as a senior pastor, youth leader, and university administrator, is now training and mentoring a new generation of pastors and leaders.
"Teamwork is essential for effective ministry. Robert Crosby's book, The Teaming Church, explores the essential elements of a team and gives a biblical perspective on how to surround yourself with the right people."
--Craig Groeschel, senior pastor of LifeChurch.tv; author of "Soul Clean Living in a Contaminated World"
"Relational networking and collaboration is the way forward for Christ's Kingdom in the 21st century! Teamwork has always been God's way as he declared, "Let US make humans in our own image" and demonstrated in Jesus' formation of the ultimate team--His Church. The timing of Bob Crosby's work in this volume could not be better. You will be inspired and motivated to participate in ministry teams who will conquer contemporary challenges for Christ. Together we can win."--Billy Wilson, Executive Director, International Center for Spiritual Renewal
"'The Teaming Church' captures the most transformative leadership model in history, the ministry of Jesus Christ. Robert Crosby frames the optics of collaboration and kingdom partnerships that vertically honor God while horizontally empowering others.This book affirms strategic and prophetic cooperation for a generation that stands skeptical of individual platforms while embracing the idea of community."
--Samuel Rodriguez, President, NHCLC, Hispanic Evangelical Association
192 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 2012
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May 5, 2019
This book is a great collection of wisdom for those doing ministry in the local church. Somehow it just doesn't come across as an original work. But, I wish more people applied this to how their teams run!
March 3, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – A Valuable Resource for Team-Oriented Ministry
The Teaming Church is a great resource for anyone looking to build a stronger, more collaborative ministry. Robert C. Crosby does a solid job of illustrating the importance of teamwork in the church, using both biblical examples and insights from business and leadership principles. The book provides practical strategies for fostering a culture of collaboration and gives helpful action steps for leaders looking to develop more effective teams.
One of the strongest aspects of the book is its emphasis on the idea that ministry is not meant to be a solo effort. Crosby reinforces that great teams are built on trust, shared vision, and intentional communication. His insights on assimilation, parent involvement, and leadership structure were especially useful for me as a youth pastor.
That said, there were a few sections that felt a bit repetitive, and I would have liked to see more real-world case studies from smaller churches in addition to the larger-scale ministry examples. However, the principles shared are highly applicable regardless of church size.
Overall, this book is a worthwhile read for pastors, ministry leaders, and anyone striving to build a team-centered church culture. It’s a strong 4-star read that offers plenty of wisdom for those ready to apply it!
The Teaming Church is a great resource for anyone looking to build a stronger, more collaborative ministry. Robert C. Crosby does a solid job of illustrating the importance of teamwork in the church, using both biblical examples and insights from business and leadership principles. The book provides practical strategies for fostering a culture of collaboration and gives helpful action steps for leaders looking to develop more effective teams.
One of the strongest aspects of the book is its emphasis on the idea that ministry is not meant to be a solo effort. Crosby reinforces that great teams are built on trust, shared vision, and intentional communication. His insights on assimilation, parent involvement, and leadership structure were especially useful for me as a youth pastor.
That said, there were a few sections that felt a bit repetitive, and I would have liked to see more real-world case studies from smaller churches in addition to the larger-scale ministry examples. However, the principles shared are highly applicable regardless of church size.
Overall, this book is a worthwhile read for pastors, ministry leaders, and anyone striving to build a team-centered church culture. It’s a strong 4-star read that offers plenty of wisdom for those ready to apply it!
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