Merle Shenk on Identifying and Defining Your Team’s Strengths

Merle Shenk shares the value of teamwork and building on the strengths of the team God has given you. Merle and Larry Kreider discuss the importance of knowing who you are as a leader, communicating vision, and how to bring your best to the table.

Quotable Quotes:

• “I love to get things done, but I love to do it with people.”
• “The burden and the responsibility to communicate vision was on me.”
• “It is possible to go where God has called you to go with the team of people that He has provided.”
• “What God has called us to do is able to happen with the sum of all of our best strengths.”

Highlights:

• Romans 12:10
• For clear communication between you and your team, understand who your team is and help them discover their giftings.
• Don’t be afraid to own your vision.
• Embrace your team’s differences and create a collaborative space for each member to bring what God has given them in addition to your perspective. This allows the big picture to be realized.
• Matthew 6:10

Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

• DOVE International Succession Plan
• DOVE International
• HarvestNet School of Supernatural Ministry
• Encountering the Supernatural by Kevin Kazemi, Larry Kreider, and Merle Shenk
• Newport Church
• DiSC Profile
• “Larry Kreider & Merle Shenk on Their Succession Plan”

Related Resources:

• Encountering the Supernatural videos

For more information about Larry Kreider, his books, daily devotionals, small group resources, or other teachings, visit larrykreider.com.