Tag Archives: Collaboration

Collaboration: Is It Time?

Samuel Chiang of the Seed Company shares five insights on Kingdom Collaboration gleaned from being part of a 10 agency collective impact bible translation alliance…

Virtual Meetings and the Great Commission: Changing the Dynamics of Global Collaboration Among Christians

This article explores the impact that virtual communication and meeting tools are having on global Great Commission collaboration…

A New Equation for Collaboration in Mission

This article by Phil Miglioratti asks what “Great Collaborations” might look like in light of the other “Greats” in the bible. “Could it be that The Great Commission plus the Great Commandment added to a Great Commitment, multiplied by Great Collaborations results in Great Communities (GC + GC + GC) X GC = GC)?…

Collaboration without Burnout

Researchers discovered that an individuals’ own mindsets and habits are a significant contributor to collaboration burnout. Making improvements in these areas helped leaders recapture 18%-24% of their collaborative time….

Nehemiah – A Partnership Case Study

The book and character of Nehemiah is one of the outstanding partnership stories in the Bible. In this case study of Nehemiah and the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls, Phill Butler helps us unpack the many partnership principles contained in this remarkable bible story…

Creative vs. Transactional Collaboration

The nonprofit sector uses the word “collaboration” often, and in worshipful tones, but what happens in practice is usually more transactional than transformational. Understanding the differences between a transactional or cooperative network and a transformational or collaborative network is important. This article helps clarify these differences…

Tool: Collaboration Spectrum

How collaborative is your network? As groups move towards greater collaboration they must pay attention to activities that build trust among the partners. This tool can be used to guide a conversation about the level of collaboration that is needed…

What Collaboration Looks Like

Nate Vander Stelt shares the many ways he sees GACX members effectively modeling intentional collaboration. In this blog post, he shares several common themes he sees running across many different kinds of effective collaborations.
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The Seven Keys to Creative Collaboration

It’s easy to think of creativity as a solitary endeavor. But some of the best creative work is collaborative. This video explores the seven keys to creative collaboration. While focused on “design teams”, it applies equally to a network’s working groups…

Worth the Effort: Church and Network Collaboration

Ellen Livingood explores the value of churches and networks working together. She closes with next steps for churches and networks…

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