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_______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Report Information from ProQuest July 23 2017 18:59 _______________________________________________________________ 23 July 2017 ProQuest Table of contents 1. STRENGTHENING MINISTRY TEAMS: FACILITATING UNITY AND COHESIVENESS........................... 1 23 July 2017 ii ProQuest Document 1 of 1 STRENGTHENING MINISTRY TEAMS: FACILITATING UNITY AND COHESIVENESS Author: Krispin, Keith R, Jr Publication info: Christian Education Journal ; Glen Ellyn 14.1 (Spring 2017yf .

ProQuest document link Abstract:   The use of teams is common in churches and ministry organizations. This article examines one aspect of team development: the nature of and facilitation of unity within a team. By reviewing both the biblical foundations of unity and the social science research on the related concept of cohesion, implications for ministry leadership are identified. Links: Linking Service, Check for full text via Journal Finder Full text:   Headnote Abstract: The use of teams is common in churches and ministry organizations. This article examines one aspect of team development: the nature of and facilitation of unity within a team. By reviewing both the biblical foundations of unity and the social science research on the related concept of cohesion, implications for ministry leadership are identified. Key Words: teams, unity, cohesion, leadership In their 2009 articles for CEJ, Eguizabal and Lawson began a muchneeded exploration of the theological and social science foundations of ministry teams. Noting the frequent reference to "teamwork" and "team" in recent literature related to Christian ministry and leadership, they provide first a broad overview of key biblical texts and theological themes related to teams (Eguizabal &Lawson, 2009ayf D Q G V H F R Q G D Q D Q D O \ V L V R I W Z R E U R D G V W X G L H s examining the characteristics of effective teams (Eguizabal &Lawson, 2009byf 7 K H V H D U W L F O H V S U R Y L G H D K H O S I X l introduction to the nature and foundations of teams, pointing the direction for future research and analysis. The purpose of this article is to continue this exploration by analyzing the nature of biblical unity in relationship to the team research related to cohesiveness, drawing implications for staff and volunteer teams in churches and other Christian ministry organizations. Unity in Biblical Perspective Among the key biblical and theological concepts identified and described by Eguizabal and Lawson as foundational to team leadership is the emphasis on unity for God's people, both in the Old and New Testaments (Eguizabal &Lawson, 2009byf , Q H [ D P L Q L Q J W K H S U L P D U \ E L E O L F D O W H [ W V U H O D W H G W R X Q L W \ R Q H F D Q V H H W K e multifaceted nature of the unity as well as the challenge it presents to the church. First, Christian unity has already been established through the death and resurrection of Jesus. Speaking of the division between the Jews and Gentiles in the early church, Paul says, "For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility.... His purpose was to create in himself one new humanity out of the two, thus making peace" (Eph 2:14-15, NIVyf / D W H U L Q W K H O H W W H U W o the Ephesians, he builds on this principle by instructing the church to "make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace" (Eph 4:3yf 7 K H D V V X P S W L R Q L V W K D W X Q L W \ L V Q R W V R P H W K L Q J L P S R V H G R Q R r developed in a Christian community. Instead, it has already been established through the work of the Spirit (Snodgrass, 1996yf Commenting on Jesus' prayer for unity among believers in John 17, Beasley-Murray (1987yf F R Q F X U V The basis of unity of the church is the nature of God and the reality of his redemptive activity. More specifically, 23 July 2017 Page 1 of 8 ProQuest it is an outflow of the relations within the Triune God and of his action in and through the incarnate Son.. The unity of the Church for which Jesus prayed accordingly proceeds from God and belongs essentially to his redemptive work in Christ. As such it transcends all human efforts at reconciling the conflicting interests of people, including those of Christians in their endeavors to harmonize their own interests. (p. 306yf Second, Christian unity is rooted in shared spiritual realities. Once again in Ephesians, Paul grounds the unity of believers in the fact that Christians share participation in one body, Spirit, hope, Lord, faith, baptism, and, ultimately, one God (Eph 4:4-6yf 7 K H U H S H W L W L R Q R I R Q H H P S K D V L ] H V W K H R Q H Q H V V R I & K U L V W L D Q V E H F D X V H R I W K H V e shared spiritual realities, drawing Christians together despite differences of race, socioeconomic status, gender, culture, language, or age (Lincoln, 1990; Snodgrass, 1996yf Jesus, in his prayer for believers, also grounds unity in a spiritual reality: the participation of believers in the unified relationship between the Father and Son. Jesus prays, "I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me" (John 17:20b-21yf 6 R & K U L V W L D Q X Q L W \ L V D U H V X O W R f believers' participation in the fellowship within the Trinity through the work of Jesus (Beasley-Murray, 1987, p.

302yf % X U J H \f, also commenting on Jesus' prayer, suggests that this spiritual reality should lead to actual oneness among Christians. He states, "Jesus' prayer, however, links the unity of believers to their interior spiritual life. In 17:20-22, Jesus says that the oneness we experience with him should lead to a oneness we experience with one another" (p. 479yf 3 H U K D S V W K L V L V Z K \ 3 D X O F K D O O H Q J H V W K H & R U L Q W K L D Q F K X U F K W R I R F X V R n Christ as the antidote to their divisions (1 Cor 3:21-23yf Third, Christian unity is to be nurtured and cultivated in a Christian community. The spiritually rooted nature of unity leads to an obvious question: If unity has been established through the redemptive work of Jesus and the power of the Spirit, why is there so much division within the church, both on the denominational and local church level? The biblical writers recognize this dilemma as well. While they affirm the foundations of Christian unity, they also challenge the church to make this unity a practical reality among believers. The fact that Jesus prays for the unity of future believers (John 17:20-23yf K L V R Q O \ V S H F L I L F U H T X H V W I R U W K H F K X U F K L Q W K L V S U D \ H U , suggests that he recognized the need to strive for unity. Paul implores the Ephesians to "make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit" (Eph 4:3yf 6 Q R G J U D V V \f then translates "make every effort to" as "be zealous or eager to" suggesting that "we are asked to value unity, be attentive to it, and invest energy so that it is not threatened" (p. 197yf $ Q G L Q & R U 3 D X O D S S H D O V W R W K H F K X U F K W R H Q G W K H G L Y L V L R Q V D Q G E H S H U I H F W O y united," which may be translated as "restored to unity" (Blomberg, 1994, p. 43yf ) R U 3 D X O W K H Q X Q L W \ L V E R W K a redemptive reality (Eph 4:3yf D Q G D Q R X W F R P H R I W K H P X W X D O P L Q L V W U \ Z L W K L Q W K H E R G \ ( S K 6 Q R G J U D V V \f Fourth, Christian unity recognizes diversity. An understanding of biblical unity must be balanced with an appreciation for the diversity of peoples within the church. Paul's use of the body metaphor (1 Cor 12:14-26yf suggests that though there is one unified, interconnected, interdependent entity, each part contributes to the whole in different ways. Perhaps that is why this passage is followed by an exploration of the nature of love (1 Cor 13:1-13yf Z K L F K L V H V V H Q W L D O I R U X Q L W \ / L Q F R O Q S 6 Q R G J U D V V S \f. Snodgrass (1996yf Z R X O G D O V R J R I X U W K H U D Q G V X J J H V W W K D W E L E O L F D O X Q L W \ G R H V Q R W Q H F H V V D U L O \ U H T X L U H D n organizational unity, where all Christians participate in one institutional hierarchy with complete agreement on all matters. Instead, Christians are to be unified in a "common commitment to Christ" (pp. 210-211yf ) H H \f agrees, suggesting that the agreement mentioned in 1 Corinthians 1 refers to agreement on "the fundamental nature of the gospel," which is then described in 1:18-3:23 with the passage then encouraging the church to be "knit together" rather than torn apart (p. 54yf 3 H U K D S V W K H Q E L E O L F D O X Q L W \ L V P R U H I R X Q G D W L R Q D O D Q G U H O D W L R Q D O L n nature rather than requiring 100yb D J U H H P H Q W R Q D O O G H F L V L R Q V I D F L Q J W K H F K X U F K / L N H Z L V H L Q U H I H U H Q F H W R W K L s passage, Blomberg (1994yf U H F R P P H Q G V F R Q V H Q V X V G H F L V L R Q P D N L Q J U D W K H U W K D Q P D M R U L W \ Y R W L Q J R Q P D M R U L W H P s facing the congregation, with the challenge that those not in full agreement may need "to subordinate their 23 July 2017 Page 2 of 8 ProQuest interests to the will of the majority" (p. 48yf Finally, Christian unity is integrally related to the mission of the church. Jesus twice prays for the unity of future believers, that they would be one, like the Father and Son, participating in the oneness of the Trinity (John 17:20-23yf ( D F K W L P H K H F R Q Q H F W V W K L V X Q L W \ Z L W K H D F K R W K H U D Q G Z L W K * R G W R W K H L P S D F W W K L V K D V R Q W K H Z R U O G :

"so that the world may believe that you have sent me" (John 17:21yf D Q G W K H Q W K H Z R U O G Z L O O N Q R Z W K D W \ R X V H Q t me" (John 17:23yf , W L V H D V \ W R V H H W K L V F R Q Q H F W L R Q : K D W D Q L Q F U H G L E O H W H V W L P R Q \ W R W K R V H R X W V L G H W K H E R G \ L t would be if people with significant differences in ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, culture, generations, and opinions, can live together in unity within the church, through the power of Christ! Cohesiveness in Teams: A Social Science Perspective Whether in an individual ministry team, in a church or ministry organization, or across various ministries, the cultivation of Christian unity is a chief concern for ministry leaders. In this effort, ministry leaders may benefit from the findings of social science research into the nature of teams. Though there is a vast amount of research related to the effective functioning of small groups and teams, of particular interest for this discussion is the social science concept of cohesiveness. Cohesiveness: Definition &Types Cohesiveness refers to the way that a team holds together in the accomplishment of their collective purpose. It is the unity that a group experiences over time as they work together and relate with one another (Levi, 2011yf .

In defining the nature of cohesiveness in teams, Carron, Brawley, and Windmeyer (1998yf V X J J H V W I R X r characteristics for an understanding of cohesiveness. They suggest that cohesiveness is... * Multidimensional: There are many factors that can help a team remain together, factors that may differ from team to team, even teams with a similar context and purpose. * Dynamic: The factors that create and sustain unity can and do change over the life span of a team. For instance, at formation, a team may cohere around a unified attraction to the mission and goals of the team. But after several months or even years together, through regular contact and interaction, social factors may more strongly influence cohesion. * Instrumental: Groups form with a purpose in mind. The nature of that purpose, whether social or task-oriented, will influence the way cohesion is developed and maintained. * Affective: Teams are fundamentally relational in nature as people come together for various reasons.

Sometimes strong relationships are present at the formation of the team, such as when team members form a new team from existing church members. In other cases, team members have little relationship with each other at the formation of the team, such as when a team is formed using people from different congregations or from different campuses of a multisite church. Recognizing the multidimensional nature of cohesiveness, theorists and researchers have identified three types of cohesiveness (Carron et al., 1998; Chiocchio &Essiembre, 2009; Forrester &Tashchian, 2004, p. 209yf * Social cohesion refers to the motivation of group members towards establishing and maintaining the social relationships and activities within the group. This is sometimes conceptualized as interpersonal attraction referring to a "shared liking for and attachment to the members of the group" (Beal, Cohen, Burke, &McLendon, 2003, p. 995yf 7 K L V W \ S H R I F R K H V L R Q F D Q E H V H H Q L Q W K H H D U O \ F K X U F K Z K H U H & K U L V W L D Q V V S H Q W W L P H W R J H W K H U , building relationships (Acts 2yf 3 D X O D O V R Q R W H V K L V D I I H F W L R Q I R U D Q G U H O D W L R Q V K L S V Z L W K W K H 7 K H V V D O R Q L D Q V 1 Thess 2:8yf * Task cohesion or task commitment is the shared motivation towards achieving the team's goals, objectives, and tasks. The apostles were called to cohesion around the accomplishment of the Great Commission (Matt 28:18-20; Acts 1:8yf O L Y H G R X W D V W K H H D U O \ E H O L H Y H U V H Y D Q J H O L ] H G D Q G S U D \ H G I R U E R O G Q H V V $ F W V \f. * Group pride, a less-researched type, refers to the attraction group members have toward the status associated with group membership, the ideologies that a group represents, or the importance of being a member of the group. Though the word pride may evoke negative connotations in the Christian community, a 23 July 2017 Page 3 of 8 ProQuest more positive understanding is related to having a strong and distinct group identity, such as the nation of Israel as God's people or the early church as "a chosen people, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light" (1 Pet 2:9yf Cohesion and Team Effectiveness Team researchers have sought to discern whether cohesion has a positive impact on team effectiveness.

Though still emerging, the research generally supports the positive impact of cohesion on the outcome of a team (Kozlowski &Ilgen, 2006yf ) R U Z R U N S O D F H W H D P V W K H L P S D F W R I F R K H V L R Q R Q W H D P S H U I R U P D Q F H L V D n important justification for the resources being expended to utilize teams in business. While achievement of the mission is important in churches and other Christian organizations, cohesion, at least in how it relates to biblical unity, is an end in and of itself, as noted in the biblical analysis above. If cohesion has no impact on performance, businesses may have difficulty justifying the investment of valuable resources. In the church, however, cohesion is a goal to be pursued based on the biblical importance placed on unity. Facilitating Cohesion in Teams While the factors influencing the cohesion of a team are just beginning to be explored (Kozlowski &Ilgen, 2006yf , the research literature provides some direction for team leaders who desire to foster cohesion in a team.

Researchbased insights, and their implications for team leadership, can be organized in the following categories: Team Characteristics. The nature of a team, as well as the characteristics of its members, impact team cohesiveness. Levi suggests that smaller teams are generally more cohesive than larger teams, though agreement on an ideal number is illusive. The isolation of a team from others and having strict requirements for joining a team can also contribute to cohesiveness, as this allows the team to develop a unique group identity.

Finally, having success as a team bonds the group more tightly (Levi, 2011yf Moore and Mamiseishvili (2012yf I R X Q G W K D W W H D P V D U H P R U H F R K H V L Y H Z K H Q W K H U H L V D K L J K O H Y H O R I H P R W L R Q D l intelligence among the members. In addition, O'Neil and Kline (2008yf V X J J H V W W K D W V R P H W H D P P H P E H U V F R P e to the team with a predisposition for effective team work, thus boosting cohesiveness. To foster cohesiveness, the team leader can carefully select members for the team in the formation stage of development. In this process, the leader must balance the size of a team, ensuring it maintains a manageable number where relationships can form and be productive, with the expertise and position of group members, ensuring the team has the collective knowledge to accomplish the task. In addition, the team leader should also consider the individual members' teamwork skills and emotional intelligence, which are essential for successful group work. It can be a delicate balance. With that said, the Christian team leader can also depend on the power of the Holy Spirit to meld diverse team members into a unified whole. Goals and Methods. The nature and clarity of the team's goals and methods also impact cohesiveness.

Wheelan (2016yf V X J J H V W V W K D W Z K H Q J R D O V D Q G P H W K R G V W R D F K L H Y H W K H P D U H F O H D U F R K H V L Y H Q H V V L Q F U H D V H V .

Levi (2011yf F R Q F X U V D Q G D G G V W K D W W U D L Q L Q J L Q J U R X S J R D O V H W W L Q J F D Q K H O S I D F L O L W D W H F R K H V L Y H Q H V V , Q W K H L U V W X G y of ministry executive teams, Hartwig and Bird (2015yf D O V R I R X Q G W K D W F O D U L W \ R I S X U S R V H H Q D E O H V D W H D P W R E X L O d trusting relationships and to work together to accomplish the goals of the church. Knouse (2006yf V X J J H V W V W K D t to increase task cohesion, goal achievement should require interdependence and draw on the various skills of group members. For the team leader, the nature of the task should determine whether it should be assigned to a team or to an individual. Tasks that require a variety of skills and input are more appropriate for a team. At the formation of the team, the leader should then facilitate discussion of the team's purpose and processes to ensure clarity regarding goals, outcomes, and patterns of interaction. Teams then can return to these founding principles in times of discussion and even conflict. Relationships and Conflict. The team leader can build cohesiveness by facilitating increased communication among team members (Wheelan, 2016yf S U R Y L G L Q J W L P H W R J H W K H U D O O R Z L Q J W K H W H D P W R G H Y H O R S F R P P R n 23 July 2017 Page 4 of 8 ProQuest interests and ideas" (Levi, 2011, p. 64yf D Q G W U D L Q L Q J L Q W K H U H O D W L R Q D O V N L O O V R I O L V W H Q L Q J D Q G F R Q I O L F W U H V R O X W L R n (Levi, 2011yf The team leader can also foster cohesiveness by tailoring the approach to conflict resolution efforts based on the type of conflict the team is experiencing. Task conflict, disagreement and differences regarding the goals and methods of the team, requires little intervention and should be encouraged at times, helping a team refine efforts and avoid groupthink. Relational conflict, such as personality differences and personal hurts, can be destructive to team cohesiveness and effectiveness, thus requiring more active management (Tekleab, Quigley, &Tesluk, 2009yf % L E O L F D O O \ W K H W H D P O H D G H U F D Q H Q F R X U D J H L Q W H U S H U V R Q D O F R Q I O L F W U H V R O X W L R Q W K D W O H D G V W o forgiveness and reconciliation, concepts on which the team research literature is silent. In the end, successful conflict resolution can create trust within a team, strengthening cohesiveness (Wheelan, 2016yf Leadership Style. Finally, the team leader can foster cohesiveness in the group through the use of transformational leadership. Of the six transformational leadership factors examined by Callow, Smith, Hardy, Arthur, and Hardy (2009yf W K U H H I D F W R U V G H P R Q V W U D W H G D U H O D W L R Q V K L S Z L W K W H D P F R K H V L Y H Q H V V I R V W H U L Q g acceptance of group goals and promoting teamwork, high performance expectations, and individual consideration. To demonstrate individual consideration, the transformational team leader can treat team members as individuals as well as members of the group, recognizing individual needs and developing the individual's strengths and skills. To foster acceptance of group goals and to promote teamwork, the transformational team leader can encourage team members to focus on group goals and encourage members to be team players. The transformational team leader also communicates high expectations for individual and team performance, not settling for second best. Conclusions While Christian unity and cohesion are not identical conceptually, they provide complementary insights for ministry team leadership. This review of both the biblical foundations of Christian unity and the literature on team cohesion points to several conclusions with implications for ministry practice. First, unity is essential for an effective, healthy ministry team. Both the biblical foundations and the team development literature recognize the importance of unity for the effective accomplishment of the team's mission and goals. The lack of unity will confound team efforts and reduce the benefits of teamwork. For Christian ministry teams, it will also reflect poorly to outsiders who are watching to see whether the truth of the gospel can overcome human conflicts. Second, true Christian unity is attainable only through the work of Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Though unity and cohesiveness are overlapping concepts, the key difference between the two is that Christian unity is a spiritual reality established by the work of Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit. This provides a unique source of power that can help team members overcome a variety of differences. Team members may be from different cultures, generations, genders, or socioeconomic strata, but in Christ, they are unified. Though tensions may be significant, this does not change the spiritual reality that members are brothers and sisters in Christ. Further, the Holy Spirit gives team members the ability to treat each other with love, kindness, and humility. Is there any other way to truly overcome differences in an effort to be truly unified? Third, the actualization of unity within a team is facilitated by the team leader. While Christian unity is grounded in spiritual realities, there is much that the team leader can do to make this unity real in practical and tangible ways. The team leader can foster discussion on team goals and strategies, provide training in conflict management and communication, structure the team for effectiveness, use transformational leadership strategies, and much more. Unity must be cultivated in a team. Fourth, the multi-dimensional nature of cohesion can guide the team leader in the facilitation of team unity. The team leader can assess the needs of the team based on the three intertwining aspects (task, relational, or group prideyf D Q G W K H Q G H V L J Q L Q W H U Y H Q W L R Q V W R V W U H Q J W K H Q H D F K D V D S S U R S U L D W H 2 Q H W H D P P D \ Q H H G W R G H Y H O R S J U H D W H r clarity of purpose in order to become more unified and effective. Another may need training in conflict 23 July 2017 Page 5 of 8 ProQuest resolution. The needs of the team then drive the activity of the leader. Questions for Reflection and Discussion: 1. 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Sage. AuthorAffiliation Keith R. Krispin, Jr. Judson University AUTHOR Keith R. Krispin, Jr. (Ed.D. in Leadership - The Southern Baptist Seminaryyf V H U Y H V D V 3 U R I H V V R U R I & K U L V W L D n Ministries at Judson University and Director of their Master of Leadership in Ministry program. E-mail:

[email protected] Subject: Leadership; Christianity; Theology; God; Spirituality; Holy Spirit; Christians; Teams; Socioeconomic factors; Publication title: Christian Education Journal; Glen Ellyn Volume: 14 Issue: 1 Pages: 42-51 Number of pages: 10 Publication year: 2017 Publication date: Spring 2017 Publisher: Talbot School of Theology Place of publication: Glen Ellyn Country of publication: United States Publication subject: Religions And Theology ISSN: 07398913 Source type: Scholarly Journals Language of publication: English Document type: Feature Document feature: References ProQuest document ID: 1891730791 Document URL:

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