Tag Archives: Catalyst

When God Births a Movement

In this article, David Broodryk describes three key roles that are needed for a movement (or network) to thrive: Strategists, Catalysts, and Activists…

Growing the Gospel – Planting Mission Networks In Every Community

Presenter, Joel Huyser is the the Global Area Director of Latin America and Asia for Resonate Global Missions, discusses Resonate’s view of holistic mission networks as a critical component of their mission strategy, the qualities of a Mission Network Developer…

Readiness for Partnership – Russ Simons

In this Leadership Lesson video, Russ Simons discusses the importance of being ready to partner and not rushing the exploration stage. He discusses how the exploration stage can often feel like a waste of time, but that this phase is a critical part of preparing to partner…

The Pocket Guide to Partnership

The Pocket Guide to Partnership is a 2-page summary of the process and principles for developing effective missional partnerships. Drawn out of nearly 30 years of field experience around the world, the Guide outlines the 3 main stages and 15 key principles of partnership development…

The Insider Perspective

In this video story, Alex Araujo points out that while we, as outsiders, may desperately want to see a partnership initiative take off, it often takes a true insider who gets the vision to really make it happen.

Vision & Humility

In this video, Alex Araujo shares a brief story from Brazil highlighting two important qualities of an effective partnership Catalyst: neutrality & credibility.

The Importance of Exploration

In this video, Ernie Addicott tells the story of a young missionary who discovered the real value of taking the trouble to make contact with everyone else involved in a similar ministry in a similar area.

How to Kill a Partnership

In this video story, Lynne Ellis shares from her own experience one of the best ways to kill a partnership: call a meeting!

The Exploration Phase

In this video story, Prem James talks about the initial Exploration Phase of partnership development, and the importance of taking the time to conduct thorough research and build trusting relationships.

The Critical Question

In this video story, Chip Sweney shares about the inspiration for the UNITE! Partnership, and what happened when churches in Atlanta began to ask the critical question: “Is there anything we could do better together?”

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