Our culture in the United States and in the Western hemisphere, in general, tends toward individualism, and inter-church connection is frequently no different. Often we are preoccupied with our church, our impact, and our role in God’s work. We operate as silos and are unaware of, or are not in relationship with, the churches located immediately around us. If there is one or two churches close by we may make an effort to build relationships with them, but it usually stops there.
18 Jul 2013 by Daniel Dow
In this brief video talk for the Lausanne Global Leadership Forum in Bangalore, Kärin Primuth provides a glimpse into the growth and impact of the partnership movement in modern Christian mission.
16 Jul 2013 by Daniel Dow
In this video talk for the Association of Evangelical Relief & Development Organizations (AERDO), Phill Butler discusses the importance of partnerships in a rapidly changing and increasingly interconnected world.
16 Jul 2013 by Daniel Dow
In this video, Edwin Caruana reflects on fifteen years of working as a partnership facilitator, and highlights the importance of teamwork, patience, diligence, and hope.
16 Jul 2013 by Daniel Dow
In this video, Douglas Livingston shares a story about how a group of churches from Central America worked in partnership for a church planting initiative in the eastern European country of Albania.
16 Jul 2013 by Daniel Dow
In this video story, Phill Butler chronicles the formation of an effective ministry partnership working together to reach North Africa.
16 Jul 2013 by Daniel Dow
In this video, Ernie Addicott tells a story from Central Asia about one of the most practical benefits of partnership: the sharing of resources. One of the best practices of partnerships is that of volunteering our resources. Even in functioning partnerships, there is often untapped potential because partners lack an in depth awareness of each other’s strengths and capacities.
16 Jul 2013 by Daniel Dow
In this video, Jose de Dios shares the story of how one of the most well-known mission agencies in the world chose to take a partnership approach to its work – investing the time to build relationships with many smaller agencies and indigenous organizations – rather than just doing its own thing.
16 Jul 2013 by Daniel Dow
In this video story, Phill Butler chronicles the formation of an effective ministry partnership working together to reach Mongolia.
