Building Teams That Last

Is your ministry team merely functioning, or is it flourishing? At the heart of any thriving ministry is a high-performing, synergetic team. But teams like these don't just happen by accident. They are built with vision, strategy, and practical implementation. Building Teams That Last gives Christian ministry leaders a clear, forty-step road map across eight intentional movements to transform their teams from surviving to truly flourishing. Grounded in research and refined through decades of real-world ministry experience, this book blends proven principles with on-the-ground strategies that teams can implement immediately. The authors equip you to build a ministry team with clear missional purpose, healthy culture, and committed performance. Here's what you'll find in this book to support your journey: A forty-step, practical road map through every critical stage of team development, from prayer and assessment to reproducing your impact Actionable exercises included with each movement—great for teams to work through together The practical "how to" that turns the "why" of Hartwig and Bird's first book, Teams That Thrive, into real results Expert insights from authors with decades of combined experience in team building across churches and organizations Building Teams That Last is an essential resource for pastors, church leaders, and ministry team members, especially those navigating change, transition, or the challenge of building something that outlasts any one person's tenure. If you lead or serve on a ministry team and want to move from floundering to flourishing, this book delivers the practical, actionable guidance to get you there. Instead of maintaining the status quo, build a ministry team that is healthy, missionally aligned, and committed to excellence so that it flourishes through every season. Be empowered to lead in new directions that you haven't yet imagined when your team is built to last.