The Evangel Dean Basic Training Resource Handbook

40 • T HE E VANGEL D EAN B ASIC T RAINING R ESOURCE H ANDBOOK

F. Train team members to maximize their gifts and strengths individually and together: The Principle of PREPARATION.

1. Key Scripture: Eph. 4.11-16

2. Definition of the Concept

a. “To develop a sense of readiness and competence in each team member so they may be prepared for the various challenges and issues that will arise as they execute their roles” b. Preparation involves rigorous practice that aims to make each team member thoroughly prepared to execute their role effectively, regardless of the situation or circumstance encountered. a. Preparation focuses on readiness, and concentrates on efforts to enable team members to learn to anticipate “the future in advance” in order that the team may function without difficulty or confusion at the critical time. b. It is synonymous with training, the act, process, and art of imparting the requisite knowledge and skill to a person that empowers them to function in their role with competence and satisfaction.

3. The Principle Explained

c. The opposite of Preparation is the state of being ill- equipped and untrained.

d. The result of having no preparation is mediocrity and waste.

4. The Golden Key: Practice (and the right kind of practice) perfects what was practiced.

G. Execute your team strategies with excellence and enthusiasm: The Principle of IMPLEMENTATION.

1. Key Scripture: Col. 3.16-17