Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 (NLT) reminds us: “Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help.”

This scripture captures the heart of collaboration: shared strength, shared success, and shared responsibility.

If you want to build something significant, you must learn how to foster collaboration by leading a team.

From the very beginning, God modeled collaboration.

In Genesis 2:18, He said, “It is not good for the man to be alone.” That statement wasn’t just about marriage; it was about design.

Collaboration is not a modern management concept; it is God’s idea. If we are called to build communities that reflect Heaven’s values, we must do it together.

To build a team, you must first be a person of vision. Vision attracts the right people and aligns their efforts. Without vision, collaboration becomes confusion.

Here’s a leadership truth:
Build the team, then together build the vision because nothing great in this world is achieved alone. But not every group produces greatness. The difference is in the people, and the leadership guiding them.

When people contribute to shaping the vision, they take ownership. And ownership strengthens collaboration. The quality of collaboration depends on the quality of the people involved. A team is only as strong as its members.

As a leader:

• Recruit intentionally.

• Develop consistently.

• Protect your team culture.

Healthy collaboration thrives on communication.

Collaboration without love becomes competition.
Collaboration without trust becomes politics.

After recruiting your team, genuinely care about them. Support them. Celebrate them. Correct them with grace.

Leadership is influence, and influence grows in an atmosphere of love and trust.

You cannot carry the vision alone.
You cannot fight alone.
>You cannot win alone.

An excerpt from the sermon by Pastor Sam Adeyemi, on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

Watch this sermon here