No matter how great an individual player you are, your relationship with your team can make you or break you.

I've always loved being a part of a team. I love team sports because it's fun to compete—but it's even more fun to be a member of the team. I also love playing in bands. The reason I have had as many as five different children's church bands at one time is so I'll always have a place to play guitar. I keep a guitar with me most all the time. I love to play every chance I get, but there is nothing that comes close to the joy of playing in a band. A band is more than a group of musicians; it's all about teamwork.

Teamwork is also important at church. I have had the chance to be on staff at four wonderful churches. I'll be honest—some of my most favorite memories of these churches have been related to being a part of these teams. There is a lot of hard work assembling and developing a team. The growth and goals we were able to achieve could not have been accomplished without ...