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What was a significant factor in the success of Billy Graham's ministry?
What was a significant factor in the success of Billy Graham's ministry?
Why did T.W. Wilson initially resist joining Billy Graham's ministry?
Why did T.W. Wilson initially resist joining Billy Graham's ministry?
What does Wilson's decision to join Graham illustrate about teamwork?
What does Wilson's decision to join Graham illustrate about teamwork?
What was T.W. Wilson's final reflection on his decision to work with Billy Graham?
What was T.W. Wilson's final reflection on his decision to work with Billy Graham?
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According to Billy Graham, what is essential for a successful ministry?
According to Billy Graham, what is essential for a successful ministry?
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What is the main reason emphasized for picking your battles wisely?
What is the main reason emphasized for picking your battles wisely?
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Which principle encourages focusing on common ground in conflicts?
Which principle encourages focusing on common ground in conflicts?
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What was a key factor in the transformation of Washington's troops at Valley Forge?
What was a key factor in the transformation of Washington's troops at Valley Forge?
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How did the runners in the Seattle race demonstrate teamwork?
How did the runners in the Seattle race demonstrate teamwork?
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What can be inferred about the relationship between individual goals and team success?
What can be inferred about the relationship between individual goals and team success?
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What disadvantage did Washington's troops face during the winter at Valley Forge?
What disadvantage did Washington's troops face during the winter at Valley Forge?
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What does the phrase 'the price is paid' imply about achieving success?
What does the phrase 'the price is paid' imply about achieving success?
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Which of the following best reflects the mindset of a servant leader?
Which of the following best reflects the mindset of a servant leader?
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During which battle did Washington's army achieve significant victories after their time at Valley Forge?
During which battle did Washington's army achieve significant victories after their time at Valley Forge?
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What lesson can be learned from the neighbor's comment about Ethel cooking cabbage?
What lesson can be learned from the neighbor's comment about Ethel cooking cabbage?
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Study Notes
Billy Graham and T.W. Wilson
- Billy Graham acknowledges the importance of teamwork in his ministry
- T.W. Wilson was Billy Graham's friend and an evangelist
- Wilson initially resisted Graham’s request for him to join his ministry but eventually agreed
- Wilson set aside his own dreams of ministry to help Graham
- Wilson's decision made a difference in the lives of many people
- Wilson's ministry ended in 2001.
Teamwork and the Law of the Price Tag
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Pick your battles
- Spend Time with People Who Are Different from You
- In Matters of Personal Preference or Taste, Give In
- Don’t Take Things Too Personally
- Practice the 101 Percent Principle
- Be a Servant Leader
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Valley Forge
- General Washington retreated to Valley Forge with 11,000 troops in 1777
- troops were demoralized and poorly supplied
- conditions were harsh with limited supplies and shelter
- Baron von Steuben arrived to help train the soldiers and reorganize the camp
- the Continental Congress fled to York, Pennsylvania due to British occupation of Philadelphia
- Valley Forge was a critical turning point for the Revolutionary War
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The Law of the Price Tag
- The American Revolutionary War required immense sacrifice
- The success of the American Revolution was due to the courage and determination of the soldiers
- It is important to pay the price for success and recognize the sacrifices made by others
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Sacrifice for Team Success
- Sometimes you have to sacrifice a small dream in order to accomplish a bigger dream with someone else
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Michael Jordan
- Talent wins games but teamwork and intelligence win championships.
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Special Olympics
- A Special Olympics 400- meter race ends with all the participants finishing together
- A fallen runner is helped up by competitors who chose to finish as a team
- This story highlights the true meaning of teamwork, compassion, and inclusivity in the Special Olympics
Sharing Everything
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Sharing Everything
- An elderly couple shares one meal at a McDonald's.
- A young man offers to buy them another meal, but they refuse because they are "used to sharing everything."
- The old woman was waiting for her teeth to eat
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Don Mattingly
- It took him a while to understand what "team" meant
- When he realized the importance of team success, he became a captain, a leader, and a better player
- life is a team game and it makes all the difference in the world to have teammates
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Takeaways
- It is important to be a team player and care about more than your own individual success
- There are times when a victory is achieved despite your actions, other times because of your actions, and other times you may not even be part of it
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Explore the significance of teamwork as demonstrated by Billy Graham and his friend T.W. Wilson. This quiz delves into the sacrifices made by Wilson and the impact of their collaboration on ministry and leadership principles, including lessons from the historical context of Valley Forge.
