The Secret to More Energized Ministry Teams
By Dr. Todd Russ, GIA Executive Director
Every ministry has faithful, dedicated people who genuinely want to make a difference. Yet even the healthiest teams can experience frustration.
Meetings feel unproductive.
Projects stall.
Volunteers lose energy.
The same few people carry the load.
The issue often isn't commitment. It’s energy! Too often people are asked to spend too much time doing work that drains them rather than work that energizes them.
The Working Genius framework, developed by Patrick Lencioni, helps individuals and teams discover the types of work that naturally bring them energy and fulfillment. Rather than focusing on personality, Working Genius identifies six stages of getting work done and reveals where each person is most energized.
For ministry leaders, this insight can be a game changer. Imagine planning an outreach event, launching a new ministry, or leading a strategic initiative with team members working in ways they naturally thrive.
Working Genius also provides a common language for healthy conversations. Instead of assuming someone is disengaged or resistant, leaders begin asking better questions: Is this work aligned with how God has wired them? Who on our team is energized by this stage of the project?
When people spend more time working in their areas of high energy, they experience greater joy, teams communicate more effectively, and ministries move forward with greater clarity and success.
Healthy ministries are built by healthy, energized teams. Working Genius is a practical tool that can help make that happen!
p.s. - Discover the work that energizes you—and the work that drains you.
Throughout August, receive $20 off a Working Genius Assessment with a personalized one-on-one debrief. Just reach out to Todd (Working Genius certified) at: truss@grace-in-action.com
While you're reaching out, be sure to ask him about our Working Genius Workshop for Ministry Teams. This is a great experience that helps teams improve their communication, collaboration, and overall ministry effectiveness.