Bert & Ernie Leaders have great chemistry, but forget they are part of a team.
Tony and Tina, (yes it's their real names....jk lol!) make a great team. They have not only come up with an amazing way to bring the Bible story to life, they are willing to get the costumes and props together and teach it on Wednesday night to the first graders. Tina is quick with Tony's one liners and bringing him back on track when his ADD kicks in during a lesson. Tony is willing to play the goof ball roll because Tina makes sure the kids know how it relates to their relationship with Jesus. When Tina struggles with the last point, Tony is there with just the right reminder to get her back on track.
Oh yeah, you know Tony and Tina, they are just so excited about serving together they could just pop! They have created scripts together or have co-lead the three year old room with absolute excellence, where ever they are, they are having a blast because their chemistry is just right!! The upside is.....they are a great example of how we can be joyful as we serve together, the downside is.....they are oblivious there are other team members around.
It's tough to help Bert & Ernie Leaders understand how they fit into the big picture. They are serving AND they play well with others, so what's the deal? When I first tried to explain what I was seeing, both of these volunteers were offended, which was the last thing I wanted to do! I made sure I shared with them my confidence in their giftedness, and then shared the vision of a team approach. They light came on for both of them, they could actually help other team members find more joy by including them as they served!! It may sound basic, but sometimes leaders are so focused on their serving spot they don't see the others around them.
1. Encourage them by expressing your confidence in their abilities.
2. Grow them by showing them the vision and telling them the role they play.
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