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Partnering in Action
Mark 2: 1-12 One of the most engaging examples of partnership in action is the account of the healing of the paralytic in Mark 2. Jesus was in Capernaum. Such a large crowd gathered to hear him teach that it was impossible for the friends of a paralyzed man to carry him into the house where the Healer was. So they carried him up on the roof, dug a hole… Read More
FAQs about Partnerships for Mission
What is it that Partnerships for Mission actually “do?” Partnerships provide an active, working forum in which ministries can coordinate their plans and resources and develop a common strategy for a geographic region, demographic area, or function. Usually partnerships start with limited but highly strategic projects allow the ministries to actually work together while all other ministries benefit from that cooperation. As the partnership grows in maturity, task forces or… Read More
What are some of the reasons that partnerships can fail?
Poor relationships. Attempting to do too much too soon. Lack of a facilitator or one with poor skills. The focus drifts from the vision and outcomes to developing the structure and organization. Overemphasis on differences and the perceived need to write a statement of faith or other constitutional documents. Not putting concrete action plans together so that goals can be achieved. Vision is not enough to sustain a partnership over time. Read More
Interdev Partnership Associates (IPA)
In November 2003, the Board of Trustees of Interdev announced it was passing the baton of partnership development ministry to Interdev Partnership Associates (IPA). IPA was birthed as an international partnership of field-based regional partnership practitioners. IPA currently consists of over 30 associates, situated on all continents, serving all the world’s major mission regions. IPA continues to facilitate and develop partnering as a key strategy to bring the Gospel to… Read More
Kenya Affinity Group Gathering
A couple dozen individuals focused on ministry in Kenya gathered May 16th in Dallas to network, learn and share information. Notes from the meeting are attached. Kenya_notes.doc Feedback from the day’s meeting is also attached. Kenya_feedback.doc Read More
Is your church looking for a people group or a place to be involved strategically?
WorldconneX can assist by networking you with others focused on the same people group or country. For example, if you want to know more about outreach efforts to Tarahumara Indians, contact us. We can put you in touch with others who share the same affinity. Read More
Standing in the Gap
The Gap is not a shopping spot for blue jeans, nor is it an unbridgeable distance. It is a place where pastors of predominantly Asian American churches were challenged to stand. “Standing in the Gap” sponsored by WorldconneX and hosted by the First Philippine Baptist Church in Houston March 27 brought together Asian church leaders from across the state and as far away as Berlin, Germany. Phuc (Frank) Dang, pastor… Read More