In my 20 years plus of being involved in ministry, I’ve had my share of dealing with territorial people. I myself can be one. There are some characteristics I’ve found that describe a territorial person.?Characteristics of a territorial person (wearing masks of Godliness) :

• •possessive (mask of shepherding)

• •controlling (mask of leadership)
• •involves inner circle people to protect their leadership (mask of loyalty)
• •surrounds themselves with people they can manipulate (mask of trust)
• •gossips about other people, leaders (mask of love)
• •makes “lone ranger” decisions (mask of teamwork)
• •involved in many church activities, lacking submission (mask of godliness)

How do I help people overcome being territorial?

• •Ask them to give leadership away and delegate decisions.

• •Be committed to shepherding them through change.
• •Help them to identify that they are territorial.
• •Hold them personally accountable for offenses they cause.
• •Ask other people to hold them accountable.
• •Commit to uphold their good/Godly decisions and leadership.
• •Show support and unconditional love for them.
• •Communicate your desire for them to succeed.
• •Rotate responsibilities; rotate people and positions. Provide cross training among the team.
• •Be an example in lifestyle, speech, love, faith, trust, discipline and coaching.

1 Timothy 4:12 Be an example to all believers in what you teach, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.