In this episode of the podcast, Lance Wigton and Jim Putman delve into some essential strategies for church leaders and senior pastors when it comes to building effective teams. They tackle the common misconception that importing trained individuals from outside is the best approach, shedding light on a more sustainable and fruitful method—raising staff from within the congregation.

Some of the things they cover are:

- Redefining Recruitment: Highlighting the pitfalls of seeking external talent over nurturing internal potential.

- The Power of Discipleship: Emphasizing the effectiveness of discipling and training congregants to assume leadership roles.

- Longevity and Compatibility: Exploring how cultivating leadership within the congregation ensures alignment with the church's ethos and values.

- Analogy of Coaches: Drawing parallels between the strategies of a high school coach and a college coach to illustrate the process of nurturing talent within the church community.

In essence, Wigton and Putman underscore the importance of investing in the growth and development of individuals within the congregation to foster a cohesive and effective team of staff and elders. By prioritizing discipleship and internal cultivation, churches can cultivate a sustainable leadership pipeline aligned with the theology and philosophy of Jesus' church.

If you have any questions for Jim and Lance please let us know! email us at info@jimputman.com

To listen to all of the episodes, go to: https://realliferesources.org/church-is-a-team-sport/

To hear more about the planting and history of Real Life Ministries, you can watch the docuseries here:

https://realliferesources.org/the-story-of-real-life/

In this episode of the podcast, Jim Putman and Lance Wigton talk about the importance of recruiting and developing players for the team when it comes to church leadership. Real Life Ministries began with no tangible assets other than people. This prompted the beginning leaders to have a strategic shift in perspective – they needed to recruit and harness people as their primary resource. It wasn't just about filling seats; it was about adopting a coach's mindset.

Welcome to the Church is a Team Sport Podcast! Join Lance Wigton and Jim Putman as they have a candid conversation about the ins and outs of being a church leader. No matter the size or demographic of your church, these two will help you discover and implement the components of leading a Disciple-Making Church.

With 25 years of experience leading one of the fastest growing Churches in the Northwest, Jim Putman brings his background as an All-American Wrestler and Coach into the realm of ministry. Based on Jim Putman's book Church is a Team Sport - Jim Putman and host Lance Wigton will follow through the chapters pulling out extra tips and details and discuss the things that have worked, and the things that didn't. You will walk away from each episode feeling better equipped to navigate the challenges and celebrate the wins as you develop your leaders into disciple-makers who are ready to go out into the world and fulfill Jesus' great commision.