choosing THE RIGHT TEAM FOR YOUR DREAM

5 REASONS YOU NEED A TEAM FOR YOUR LIFE

o TO MAKE UP FOR MY WEAKNESSES

Romans 1:12 ESV

that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine.

o TO BRING OUT THE BEST IN ME

Proverbs 27:17 ESV

Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.

o TO GET MORE DONE!

Ecclesiastes 4:9 ESV

Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil.

TO HELP ME GET BACK UP WHEN I STUMBLE

Ecclesiastes 4:10 ESV

For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up!

TO RESIST ATTACKS & CRITICISM

Ecclesiastes 4:12 ESV

And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN CHOOSING YOUR TEAM

Last wk - BG died. End of an Era. Last of my mentors to die,

Today: Use the Billy Graham TEAM as a model.

5 men served together for Cliff B, George BS, TW, & Grady Wilson

One of the most effective teams in history - lasted 60 yrs!

I want YOU to last...to make it to the finished line.

Why was the BG TEAM so effective? – Billy Chose wisely!

1. CHOOSE PEOPLE WHO WANT TO LOVE & SERVE GOD

2 Corinthians 6:14 ESV

Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?

1 Corinthians 15:33 ESV

Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.”

Modesto Manifesto

Billy Graham and his team resolved:

1. To never exaggerate attendance figures at their meetings. Guard against lying and deceit.

2. To take only a fixed salary from their organization. Guard against financial thievery.

3. To never be alone with a woman other than their wife, mother, daughters. Guard against sexual sin.

4. To never criticize fellow members of the clergy. Guard against pride.

Financial Accountability - no offering go to the team Moral Purity boundaries

Respect for Pastors & Local Churches Honesty Publicity

- Never been alone in a room… never travel alone (go overboard)

2. CHOOSE PEOPLE COMMITTED TO GROWING IN CHARACTER

Specifically 3 character qualities that God ALWAYS blesses.

Proverbs 10:9 ESV

Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.

He stayed focused

DeMille offered BG $1 million to star in 10 Com

People tried to recruit him to run for political office

Proverbs 3:34 ESV

Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he gives favor.

MOST Humble person. Live sHumble home. Never owned a jet...

Humility shows up in relationship. Great people make people…

Little people belittle people

Proverbs 22:9 ESV

Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.

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