Buddy System

With the kick off of Fixed Teams and Weeks, the buddy system is now possible. It is a link from one team member to another binding the entire team together.

How It Works
1. Worship leader communicates to/pray for/encourages/warns/etc team member no 2
2. Team member 2 who does the same thing to the next person, team member no 3
3. Team member 3, who receives the communication/prayer/encouragement/etc and relays it to team member no 4
and the chain continues until it comes back to the worship leader. In a way you can call this "The Fellowship of the Ring" ha ha

Because it is a fixed team and you have chosen your buddies, if the message is not passed on, the worship leader can PINPOINT who broke the communication. Worship leader can also know if it was communicated wrongly as the chain ends with worship leader!

Wha Good Is This?

• It enhances fellowship during the time we are not serving. It gives us an opportunity to say hi, and hopefully a start to deeper meaningful conversations and genuine heartfelt prayers
  
• It is a system of accountability for everyone in the team. Everyone is accountable for receiving and transmitting to their buddy. Everyone is aware of the going ons, the songlist, the obejctives and is accountable to their buddies and team. Everyone is accountable to their 2 buddies.
  
• It builds a belonging in the team with mini ministry. Every member has 2 buddies, one to receive the transmission and the other to relay the transmission. These 2 buddies are also your closest friends in the team. It allows you to share your thoughts/feelings/problems/etc, with these 2 buddies. Ministry can be given and received from your good buddies
• System of feedback and knowing what the team is going through. IF and when the team members open up to their buddies, the worship leader will have a better understanding of the condition of the team members behaviour, challenges, etc. It will build a more understanding and compassioante team.

Wow it's a brilliant idea. Did you create this system?
I would love to take the credit BUT the truth is I got this idea from Sun Tzu Art of War. No, not the management books, the comics.... sorry to have let you guys down he he. A comic book? Actually a lot of life's lessons are everywhere in everyday living, even in non christian comic books... you just need to let the Spirit of God open your understanding. Same thing with money. It's everywhere. We just need to reach out and earn lot of it legally.

Ok, I am off topic. So a bunch of farmers are fighting against the might of a real army. These farmers chose their padi fields as the terrain for battle. They grouped their farmer soldiers to cover certain sections of the terrain. Those who were from the same family, or farm, were organized into fighting units. They were familiar with one another to the point of being able to recognize the voice of their comrades in the dark! They knew exactly the strength of the guy fighting next to them. And yes, the farmers won. That's where your buddy system came from.

The tool is in place. Are you going to use it?
Are you? The CWC and I can only come out with good systems and environment to serve in. The actual execution is up to you, the Creative Ministry members. I do pray that this will be a step to better fellowship, prayer, unity, accountability and OWNERSHIP to your team.

Gloria In Excelsis Deo.