{"id":14405,"date":"2026-07-20T09:30:50","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T13:30:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trainchurchleaders.com\/practicum\/?p=14405"},"modified":"2026-06-25T13:57:36","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T17:57:36","slug":"power-in-his-name-to-function-as-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trainchurchleaders.com\/practicum\/power-in-his-name-to-function-as-team.htm","title":{"rendered":"Power in His Name to Function as a Team"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Do<\/a>We call a group of people meeting together for strategic planning of an event or ministry program a team, but does it truly function that way? Personal agendas and egos often get in the way. When, however, we come together in the name of the Lord<\/a>, we have the needed power to truly function as a team.<\/p>\n

3 Ways Coming Together in His Name Helps Us Function as a Team<\/h2>\n

When we come together under the banner of His name, we have what we need to function as a team.<\/p>\n

1) We relate in Christ-like ways.<\/p>\n

Jesus said, “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them” (Matt. 18:20). This verse was written in the context of dealing with sin in the Church. Usually a team’s downfall comes when the old sin nature creeps in. Coming together in Jesus’ name makes a difference because it’s no longer about us but Him. We can’t gather in His name and push our own agendas and egos.<\/p>\n

2) We have a power outside of ourselves to act and react in Christ-like manners.<\/p>\n

Jesus promised His presence when we gather in His name (Matt. 18:20). With His presence comes His power, the power we need to rise above human tendencies. God responded to Moses’ insecurities with, “I will be with you” (Ex. 3:11-12). He encouraged Joshua as He assumed leadership after Moses death, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” (Josh. 1:9)<\/p>\n

3) We maintain the right heart attitudes.<\/p>\n

Christlikeness shows itself in humility rather than pride, in serving others rather than needing to be in control (Phil. 2:5-8). We “value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others” (Phil. 2:3-4). When we do whatever we do in His name, we find ourselves “giving thanks to God the Father through Him” (Col. 3:17). We meet together as a team with the right heart attitudes, not grumbling and complaining when things don’t go our way.<\/p>\n

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