Tony Dungy 4 Short Leadership Devos For All TeamsSample

UNITY

As Christ followers, we need to understand and rally around our teams’ missions, philosophies, and cultures through open communication and positive conflict resolution. 

Christians are united in Jesus, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have differences. Teams are generally made up of people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and preferences. God knows our distinctiveness can create challenges, which is why Scripture urges us on toward unity. Unity is essential for binding team members together and focusing them on achieving the team’s goals rather than wasting time and energy on divisiveness.

Have you ever tried to push through a door that was designed to be pulled open? No matter how hard you push, you won’t get through it. Likewise, I’ve never seen a successful team whose members pursue different objectives or who rebel against the culture. In fact, a team that isn’t unified and headed in the same direction isn’t much of a team at all. It’s simply a collection of individuals.

It’s also important to remember the Bible points out that asking for and extending forgiveness is essential when working toward unity. Unity amid diversity—a goal teams must strive for—is a key attribute of effective teams.

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