Are you with a church, ministry or agency? God has a greater ministry for you by joining with others to pursue common purposes.
- Explore Why Connect which links to biblical and other important perspectives on partnership.
- Next, review Eight Key Principles to develop a successful partnership or network. These will help identify where immediate energy can move your group toward a network.
- Crossing the Will/Skill Divide illustrates why good intentions just aren't enough to birth and maintain a functioning partnership or network - it takes specific skills.
- As with all efforts in the Body of Christ, prayer is essential. Prayer is where Jesus began his ministry, and it's the glue that holds the Body of Christ together.
Explore special resources.
- Churches, especially, can benefit from reviewing the Exploration Checklist and the Bridges of God.
- Access online and downloadable Resources such as the annotated bibliography, collaboration tools, and effective web sites.
- Phill Butler's book, Well Connected. This one resource will guide you through exploring, establishing and maintaining effective partnerships.
- The NetWiki lists a great variety of networks. See if a network already exists for your area of interest.
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