Author Archives: Daniel Dow

Perspective on Progress

Sometimes people working in partnership with others can become frustrated when it seems that after all the effort invested in the partnership, the group has accomplished only one or two major objectives. In this video, Phill Butler shares why it is important to keep perspective on progress, because partnership objectives – by nature – are greater than what any one organization can accomplish alone.

The Sore Feet Method

In this video story, Ernie Addicott tells about the founding of Viva Network and the thorough and deliberate process of one-to-one meetings that lays the foundation for all durable partnerships.

Lessons Learned (Process & Momentum)

In this video story, Andy Rittenhouse reflects on the struggles experienced while trying to form a church-community collaboration in a public housing roundtable. Looking back, he highlights the importance of having a dedicated facilitator, following a defined process, and keeping the momentum going in partnership development.

Building On God’s Work

In this video, Phill Butler shares a story to illustrate that partnership is really building on God’s work. While some are involved in “sowing” the seeds of the Gospel, and others are involved in “reaping” the harvest, God is really the one at work coordinating it all.

Security (Pseudonyms)

In this video story, Ernie Addicott highlights one of the key operational issues faced by many ministry partnerships working in areas of the world where freedom of religion is oppressed: the issue of security and the use of pseudonyms.