1. We Are A Team D. Chaney 1/09

2. NCA JH = Team Together Everyone Achieves Much We have many members on the team You bring your strengths, gifts, skills and needs

3. Not an Accident Your parents put you in this school God wants YOU here He selected You for His team and joined you with the people in this room 1 Cor. 12:18 He has put you just where He wants YOU

4. Together, We Make His Team Each of us have an important role on His team 1 Cor. 12:22-23 When all the members do their part, to the best of their ability, the team is successful Eph. 4:16 I need you on the team, you need me on the team – so that we may grow

5. Name some teams … Arizona Cardinals Pittsburgh Steelers USC Trojans UCLA Bruins

6. YOU BELONG ON OUR TEAM

7. Your Basic Wiring You are wired with a need to belong A yearning to be part of a team Examples (of things kids want to belong to) God has put you here, to help fulfill that need

8. I Love Where I Work Because I love who I work for And I love who I work with I know I belong here I know that Im part of a team, one of many members

9. A Team Needs All Kinds of Positions Leaders Others?? It doesnt matter what position you play You are part of the team It doesnt matter your skill level, experience, age, size, smarts, city you live in, grades…

10. You May Be Asking What part do I play on the team? Lets explore that… 1. What skills do you have? What do you enjoy doing? What are you good at? 2. Like doingDislike

11. IDENTIFY Your passions – record those things you are passionate about Your talents – - what do your parents/teachers praise you for? - what are your favorite subjects in school? - what activities do you like best after school? - what do you consider your talents? - what do others see as your talents?

12. What Are Your 5 Key Attributes? Accomplishments Analytical Competence Creativity Dependability Eagerness Extroversion Follow-through Helpfulness Loyalty Patience Quick thinking Responsibility Smarts Structure Versatility Accessibility Inventiveness Visionary Commitment Accountability Assertiveness Competiveness Decisiveness Initiative Efficiency Flexibility Good listener Interest Motivation Professionalism Receptivity Economy Strategist Team playing Eloquence Honesty Perspective Intelligence Integrity Ambition Cheerfulness Cooperation Dedication Determination Enthusiasm Good attitude Good-natured Knowledgeable Organization Speed Reliability Skill Strength Thoughtfulness Responsiveness Good communicator Energy Risk taking

13. Effective Teams Made of a variety of skill sets You and your skills are needed for our team to be effective 1 Cor. 12:25-27 Eph. 4:16 With YOU, doing your part, our team will grow, be healthy and be full of love!

14. You Belong Here Youre part of our team!