WEBVTT 1 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:01.980 (uplifting music) Hi, I'm Elizabeth, 2 00:00:01.980 --> 00:00:04.440 line:15% and I have had the privilege of serving as a Team Leader 3 00:00:04.440 --> 00:00:07.170 line:15% on Joni and Friends Wheels for the World outreaches 4 00:00:07.170 --> 00:00:09.189 line:15% for over six years. 5 00:00:09.189 --> 00:00:12.270 line:15% The great thing about this role is the opportunity 6 00:00:12.270 --> 00:00:14.820 to impact both the people you serve 7 00:00:14.820 --> 00:00:17.040 and each member of your team. 8 00:00:17.040 --> 00:00:19.500 As the Team Leader, your role is to support, 9 00:00:19.500 --> 00:00:21.454 encourage, and shepherd your team. 10 00:00:21.454 --> 00:00:23.280 Prior to the outreach, 11 00:00:23.280 --> 00:00:25.770 you provide opportunities to get to know your team 12 00:00:25.770 --> 00:00:28.560 and for them to start connecting with each other. 13 00:00:28.560 --> 00:00:30.960 You also get to pray for them and with them 14 00:00:30.960 --> 00:00:34.260 as you help them prepare their hearts before they go. 15 00:00:34.260 --> 00:00:37.542 In addition, you help them prepare for international travel 16 00:00:37.542 --> 00:00:40.350 by teaching them about the culture, the climate, 17 00:00:40.350 --> 00:00:42.270 and the food of the country, 18 00:00:42.270 --> 00:00:45.120 along with what to expect on the outreach. 19 00:00:45.120 --> 00:00:48.120 In order to serve effectively as a team, 20 00:00:48.120 --> 00:00:51.480 it is essential that you establish a positive environment 21 00:00:51.480 --> 00:00:53.970 and team unity from the very beginning. 22 00:00:53.970 --> 00:00:57.510 So what does a typical day on an outreach look like? 23 00:00:57.510 --> 00:00:59.520 Each day starts with breakfast, 24 00:00:59.520 --> 00:01:01.320 followed by a time of worship 25 00:01:01.320 --> 00:01:03.720 where the Team Leader creates space for the team 26 00:01:03.720 --> 00:01:05.850 to center their hearts on the Lord 27 00:01:05.850 --> 00:01:09.690 through music, devotions, and a time of prayer. 28 00:01:09.690 --> 00:01:11.550 Once at the outreach location, 29 00:01:11.550 --> 00:01:14.610 the Team Leader works with the in-country partners, 30 00:01:14.610 --> 00:01:17.250 the church volunteers, and the team 31 00:01:17.250 --> 00:01:20.730 to set up the seating stations and get prepared for the day. 32 00:01:20.730 --> 00:01:23.430 When everything is ready, you will review the roles 33 00:01:23.430 --> 00:01:26.370 and expectations of each team member. 34 00:01:26.370 --> 00:01:28.500 Being well organized is crucial 35 00:01:28.500 --> 00:01:32.190 to effectively serve the hundreds of expected recipients. 36 00:01:32.190 --> 00:01:33.150 Throughout the day, 37 00:01:33.150 --> 00:01:35.970 the Team Leader works alongside local partners 38 00:01:35.970 --> 00:01:38.430 to manage the distribution process, 39 00:01:38.430 --> 00:01:40.830 checking in frequently with each member 40 00:01:40.830 --> 00:01:43.500 to make sure they have everything they need. 41 00:01:43.500 --> 00:01:46.110 As the Team Leader, you get to model what it looks like 42 00:01:46.110 --> 00:01:50.130 to work as the body of Christ by encouraging each member 43 00:01:50.130 --> 00:01:52.590 to use their God-given spiritual gifts 44 00:01:52.590 --> 00:01:55.020 and to build each other up in love. 45 00:01:55.020 --> 00:01:59.280 It is truly a beautiful thing to see each person being used 46 00:01:59.280 --> 00:02:01.468 as an integral part of the body 47 00:02:01.468 --> 00:02:04.470 and experiencing a deep sense of purpose 48 00:02:04.470 --> 00:02:06.660 in the kingdom work they're doing. 49 00:02:06.660 --> 00:02:09.930 In addition to encouraging and shepherding your team 50 00:02:09.930 --> 00:02:11.370 throughout the outreach 51 00:02:11.370 --> 00:02:14.340 and being a good steward of time and resources, 52 00:02:14.340 --> 00:02:16.320 your role is to enable your team 53 00:02:16.320 --> 00:02:19.530 to carry out the mission of Joni and Friends. 54 00:02:19.530 --> 00:02:21.870 So, if you would like a front row seat 55 00:02:21.870 --> 00:02:23.880 to seeing the body of Christ come together 56 00:02:23.880 --> 00:02:27.390 to make a deep impact in the lives of many people 57 00:02:27.390 --> 00:02:29.880 who are desperate to know the hope of Christ, 58 00:02:29.880 --> 00:02:31.710 then being a Team Leader with Joni and Friends 59 00:02:31.710 --> 00:02:34.050 might be the perfect fit for you. 60 00:02:34.050 --> 00:02:36.210 The path to becoming a Team Leader begins 61 00:02:36.210 --> 00:02:37.890 by serving in another role. 62 00:02:37.890 --> 00:02:40.860 Those identified as potential leaders will be invited 63 00:02:40.860 --> 00:02:42.973 to a multi-step training process, 64 00:02:42.973 --> 00:02:45.600 which concludes with co-leading an outreach 65 00:02:45.600 --> 00:02:48.030 alongside a Joni and Friends staff member 66 00:02:48.030 --> 00:02:50.700 to prepare them for leading outreach teams. 67 00:02:50.700 --> 00:02:53.070 What an honor and privilege it is 68 00:02:53.070 --> 00:02:55.602 to serve the Lord in this way. 69 00:02:55.602 --> 00:02:59.352 line:15% (uplifting music continues)